Privacy Policy & HIPAA Notice

Effective Date:January 1, 2024  |  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 Commitment to Your Privacy

Elman Retina Group is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are 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 the notice currently in effect. We will not use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization, except as described in this notice.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes without your written authorization:

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding the health information we maintain about you:

• Right to Access — You may request a copy of your medical records. We may charge a reasonable fee for copying and mailing.
• Right to Request Amendment — You may ask us to amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures — You may request a list of disclosures we have made of your health information.
• Right to Request Restrictions — You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information.
• Right to Request Confidential Communications — You may request that we communicate with you at a specific address or phone number.
• Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice — You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time by contacting our office.

How to File a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.