Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7.30.2024
The Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Center (MIFAC) Privacy Policy
The Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Center (MIFAC) is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients' personal health information (PHI). This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Maryland state laws.
Information Collection
We collect personal health information from you in various ways, including:
- During your appointments and consultations
- Through your completion of medical history forms
- From other healthcare providers or institutions with your authorization
Use of Information
We use your personal health information to:
- Provide and coordinate your medical care
- Communicate with other healthcare providers involved in your care
- Process insurance claims and payments
- Conduct healthcare operations such as quality assessment and improvement activities
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal health information under the following circumstances:
- To other healthcare providers for treatment purposes
- To your health insurance company for payment purposes
- For healthcare operations such as auditing, quality assurance, and training
- When required by federal, state, or local law
- To public health authorities for public health activities
- To law enforcement officials as required by law or in response to a valid subpoena
- To prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or the health or safety of others
Your Rights
Under HIPAA and Maryland state law, you have the following rights regarding your personal health information:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your medical records
- The right to request amendments to your medical records if you believe they are incorrect or incomplete
- The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information
- The right to request confidential communications be conducted through a specific means or location
- The right to obtain an accounting of disclosures of your health information made by us
- The right to receive a paper copy of this privacy policy upon request
Protection of Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal health information. These measures include:
- Secure storage of physical records
- Use of encrypted electronic health records
- Regular training for staff on privacy and security practices
- Access controls to restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, if applicable, through other communication methods.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
The Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Center (MIFAC)
6230 Old Dobbin Lane
Suite 290
Columbia, MD 21045
Website: www.MIFACMD.com
Email: info@mifacmd.com
By receiving services from MIFAC, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this privacy policy.
