• For Treatment: Sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
• For Payment: Billing and payment collection for services provided.
• For Healthcare Operations: Activities necessary for the functioning of our practice.
• Appointment Reminders: Contacting you to remind you of upcoming appointments.
• Research: Conducting or participating in research projects.
• As Required by Law: Disclosing information when mandated by law.

To Avert a Serious Threat: Disclosures necessary to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.

• Inspect and Copy your health information.
• Request Amendments to your health records.
• Accounting of Disclosures for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
• Request Restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
• Receive Confidential Communications in a certain way or at a certain location.
• Revoke Authorization for specific uses or disclosures.

Changes to this Notice

We reserve the right to change our practices and this Notice and to make the new provisions effective for all PHI we maintain. Revised Notices will be made available in our office and on our website.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Website Terms of Use and Acceptance

By using our website, you agree to be bound by our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The website is intended for users who are 18 years or older and is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis with no warranties of any kind.

Changes to the Terms of Use

We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time. All changes are effective immediately when posted.

Accessing the Website and Security

You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for your access and ensuring that all persons accessing the website through your internet understand these Terms of Use.

Reliance on Information Posted

Information posted on the website is for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical, health-related, or other decisions.

Use of Content and Copyright

Content on our website is protected by copyright and may not be used except as provided in these Terms of Use or with prior written permission.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, and shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our practice and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the website.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and our practice regarding the website and supersede all prior agreements.

Your Comments and Concerns

All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to the website should be directed to our practice.

For the complete and most current version of our Notice of Privacy Practices and Terms of Use, please visit our website or contact our office.

Address for Complaints

Secretary of Health & Human Services

Region VI, Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

1301 Young Street, Suite 1169

Dallas, TX 75202