HIPAA Notice
Your Privacy Matters to Us
As a patient-centered dental practice, North College Hill Dental Associates, LLC understands the importance of protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information. This HIPAA Notice serves to inform you about how we gather, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or seek dental services at our facility.
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA, also known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law enacted in 1996 to establish privacy and security standards for safeguarding health information. It ensures that your medical records and other individually identifiable health information are protected and kept confidential.
Our Commitment to Privacy
At North College Hill Dental Associates, LLC, we adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure the privacy and security of your health information. We have implemented strict policies, procedures, and safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data.
Types of Information We Collect
When you visit our website or schedule an appointment, we may collect both personal and non-personal information. Personal information includes data that identifies you or can be used to contact you, such as your name, phone number, email address, and home address. Non-personal information includes demographic data, IP address, and browser type.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is solely used for the purpose of providing you with quality dental services and improving our website's functionality. We may use your personal information for the following:
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Providing dental treatment and services
- Sending appointment reminders and other necessary communications
- Responding to your inquiries and fulfilling your requests
- Conducting internal research and analysis for practice improvement
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Data Security Measures
Your privacy and the security of your health information are of utmost importance to us. North College Hill Dental Associates, LLC has implemented extensive security measures, both physical and electronic, to safeguard your data and protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. However, certain trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you may have access to your information, but only on a need-to-know basis. These parties are also required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
Your Rights
Under HIPAA regulations, you have certain rights regarding your health information. These include:
- The right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health records
- The right to request corrections or additions to your health records
- The right to request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information
- The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information
- The right to request confidential communication of your information
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, we encourage you to contact our office. Our staff is committed to assisting you and providing any necessary information or guidance with respect to your privacy rights.
Contact Us
If you have any inquiries, concerns, or would like additional information about our HIPAA Notice, please do not hesitate to contact North College Hill Dental Associates, LLC. We strive to maintain transparency and are dedicated to addressing any questions you may have related to your privacy and the security of your health information.
Thank you for choosing North College Hill Dental Associates, LLC as your trusted dental provider in Newark, OH. We look forward to providing you with exceptional dental care while ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of your health information.
