Privacy Policy

Atelier Aesthetics – 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. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Our Privacy Practices

Atelier Aesthetics is required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.

Protected Health Information (PHI) includes information that identifies you and relates to your physical or mental health condition, the healthcare services provided to you, or payment for those services.

We reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice and make the new Notice effective for all PHI we maintain. Any updated Notice will be made available on our website.

How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI without your authorization in the following circumstances:

For Treatment

We may use and share your PHI with physicians, nurses, licensed medical professionals, and other healthcare personnel involved in your care.

For Payment

We may use and disclose PHI to obtain payment for services provided, including billing, payment processing, and related administrative activities.

For Health Care Operations

We may use PHI to operate our practice, improve quality of care, conduct training, and perform business and administrative functions.

As Required by Law

We may disclose PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law, including public health reporting and regulatory compliance.

Other Permitted Uses

We may disclose PHI for public health activities, health oversight activities, law enforcement purposes, judicial proceedings, or to avert a serious threat to health or safety, as permitted by law.

Uses and Disclosures That Require Your Authorization

We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes not described in this Notice, including:

• Marketing purposes
• Sale of PHI
• Any other use or disclosure not permitted by law

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent that action has already been taken.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights regarding your Protected Health Information:

Right to Inspect and Copy

You may request to inspect or obtain copies of your PHI.

Right to Request an Amendment

You may request correction of PHI you believe is incorrect or incomplete.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request limits on how your PHI is used or disclosed; however, we are not required to agree to all requests.

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request communication of your PHI in a specific way or at a specific location.

Right to Receive a Paper Copy

You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.

Our Responsibilities

Atelier Aesthetics is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI
• Provide this Notice explaining our privacy practices
• Follow the duties and practices described in this Notice
• Notify you if a breach of your unsecured PHI occurs
• Not retaliate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may:

• File a complaint with Atelier Aesthetics, or
• File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Privacy Official & Contact Information

If you have questions about this Notice of Privacy Practices, your Protected Health Information (PHI), or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Atelier Aesthetics – Privacy Official
Email: info@atelieraesthetics.net
Phone: (786) 701-8236

Changes to This Notice

Atelier Aesthetics reserves the right to change this Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on our website.