Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Alameda Dental is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
Information We Collect
We collect personal and health information necessary to provide dental care, including your name, contact information, date of birth, dental and medical history, insurance information, and treatment records. We may also collect information through our website, such as appointment requests and contact form submissions.
How We Use Your Information
Your PHI may be used and disclosed for:
- Treatment: To provide, coordinate, and manage your dental care.
- Payment: To bill and collect payment for services.
- Healthcare Operations: For quality assessment and business management.
- Appointment Reminders: To contact you regarding upcoming appointments.
- As Required by Law: When required by federal, state, or local law.
Your Rights
Under HIPAA, you have the following rights:
- Right to inspect and copy your health records
- Right to request amendments to your records
- Right to an accounting of disclosures
- Right to request restrictions on certain uses
- Right to request confidential communications
- Right to receive a paper copy of this notice
- Right to file a complaint