Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

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.

IYA Medical (“we,” “our,” or “the Practice”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:

• Treatment: We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical treatment and related services. This includes sharing information with other physicians, nurses, or healthcare providers involved in your care.
• Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment for services we provide, including billing your insurance company and verifying coverage.
• Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your health information for our internal operations, such as quality assessment, staff training, compliance programs, and business planning.
• Appointment Reminders: We may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits and services.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your protected health information:

• Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information maintained by our practice.
• Right to Amend: You may request that we amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain 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 about medical matters through a particular means or at a certain location.
• Right to a Paper Copy: You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice upon request.

Information We Collect Online

When you visit our website, we may collect information including your name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide through our contact forms and patient intake system. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiries and provide medical services.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. These technologies do not collect protected health information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our electronic systems are secured with encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this notice at any time. Any changes will apply to health information we already have about you as well as any information we receive in the future. A current copy of this notice will be available at our office and on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy notice or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us: