Notice of Privacy Practices (Effective March 2024) Welcome to Chompers Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) describes how we may use and disclose your health information and your rights regarding this information. Please review this notice carefully. Our Responsibilities:
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information.
We are required to provide you with this NPP that explains our legal duties and privacy practices regarding your health information and to abide by the terms of the NPP currently in effect.
Your Health Information:
We collect health information about you that is necessary for providing dental care and treatment.
This information may include your medical history, dental records, diagnostic test results, treatment plans, and insurance information.
In addition to the purposes previously mentioned, we may also use and disclose your health information to inform you about alternative treatments or other health-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you.
Uses and Disclosures:
We may share your health information with a business associate who is performing services on our behalf, provided they have agreed to safeguard your information.
We may also use and disclose your health information to support the electronic exchange of health information to improve treatment, payment, and healthcare operations where applicable.
Your Rights:
You have the right to obtain an electronic copy of your health records upon request.
You have the right to receive a notification of any breach of your unsecured health information.
Complaints:
The updated contact information for filing a complaint with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services will be provided upon request.
Contact Information:
For more information about our privacy practices or to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@chompertown.com. We encourage you to contact this office if you have any concerns or questions about the privacy of your health information.
Changes to this Notice:
We reserve the right to change the terms of this NPP at any time. Any changes will be effective for all health information we maintain. If significant changes are made to our privacy practices, we will provide you with a revised notice during your next visit or by mail.
Thank you for choosing Chompers Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.