Privacy policy.
privacy policy: HIPAA-Compliant Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Integrative Chiropractic Performance PLLC
Owner: Dr. Christopher M. Bath, DC
Location: Clifton Park, New York1. Purpose of This Notice
This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how Integrative Chiropractic Performance PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “the Practice”) may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) and how you can access that information. We are required by law to protect the privacy and security of your PHI and to provide you with this notice outlining our legal duties and privacy practices.2. Your Protected Health Information (PHI)
PHI includes any information about your health status, healthcare, or payment for healthcare that can identify you. Examples include your medical history, treatment notes, contact information, and insurance details.3. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We use and disclose your health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations for the following purposes:
A. Treatment:
To provide, coordinate, and manage your care. For example, we may share information with another healthcare provider (e.g., a physical therapist, primary care physician, or specialist) involved in your treatment.
B. Payment:
To bill and collect payment for the services we provide, including sharing necessary information with your insurance company or a billing service.
C. Healthcare Operations:
To manage our practice’s operations, improve quality of care, conduct staff training, and perform administrative activities.
D. When Required by Law:
We may disclose PHI if required by federal, state, or local law—for example, to report suspected abuse, comply with court orders, or respond to public health authorities.
E. Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures:
To notify you of appointment reminders or follow-up care
To contact you with health-related services or product recommendations
To business associates (e.g., billing, transcription, or IT service providers) who must also safeguard your information under HIPAA
To prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety
4. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization
We will not use or disclose your PHI for purposes outside of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations without your written authorization. This includes disclosures for:
Marketing or promotional purposes (beyond direct communications with you)
Sale of PHI
Psychotherapy notes (if applicable)
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.5. Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have the right to:
Access Your Records: Request to view or obtain a copy of your PHI.
Request Corrections: Ask for amendments to your records if you believe they are inaccurate or incomplete.
Request Restrictions: Limit how we use or disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
Confidential Communications: Request communications in a specific format (e.g., mailed to an alternate address).
Accounting of Disclosures: Receive a record of certain disclosures made outside of treatment, payment, or operations.
File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint directly with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.6. Safeguarding Your Information
We use administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encrypted storage systems, password protection, and secure communications.7. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice at any time. When changes are made, the revised Notice will be posted in our office and on our website with the new effective date.8. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your HIPAA rights, please contact:
Integrative Chiropractic Performance PLLC
Attn: Privacy Officer – Dr. Christopher M. Bath, DC
1182 Troy Schenectady Road, Suite LL02
Latham, NY 12110
Integrativechiropracticpllc.com
p. 518.479.7605 | f. 518.690.8973
You may also contact: cbath24@gmail.com
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
Phone: 1-800-368-1019Acknowledgment of Receipt
You will be asked to sign an acknowledgment form confirming that you have received and reviewed this Notice of Privacy Practices.