HIPAA Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 17, 2025
This HIPAA Privacy Policy describes how Elevé Cosmetic Surgery ("we," "us," or "our") may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) and how you can access your information. We are committed to maintaining the privacy of your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable state law.
This policy applies to all PHI that we receive or create as part of your treatment, payment for services, or healthcare operations.
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
PHI includes information that:
- Identifies you or can reasonably be used to identify you (such as your name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, Social Security number)
- Relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition
- Involves the provision of healthcare to you
- Relates to payment for that healthcare
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization in the following situations:
1. Treatment
To provide you with medical services, coordinate care, or consult with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
2. Payment
To bill and receive payment for the services we provide, including from insurance companies, third-party payers, or collection agencies.
3. Healthcare Operations
To manage our practice and ensure quality care, such as auditing, training, licensing, legal compliance, or quality improvement.
4. As Required by Law
We may disclose your PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law, including public health reporting, law enforcement, or court orders.
5. Business Associates
We may disclose PHI to third-party service providers (e.g., billing, IT, scheduling platforms) who perform business operations on our behalf, provided they agree to safeguard your information through a Business Associate Agreement.
When Authorization is Required
We will not use or disclose your PHI for the following without your explicit written authorization:
- Marketing purposes not related to your care
- Sale of your health information
- Most disclosures of psychotherapy notes
- Any other disclosures not described in this policy
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent that we have already acted based on your authorization.
Your HIPAA Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Request Restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your PHI
- Receive Confidential Communications in a certain way or location (e.g., home vs. work)
- Inspect and Copy your health records (fees may apply)
- Request Amendments to your health information if you believe it is incomplete or incorrect
- Receive an Accounting of Disclosures we've made of your PHI in the past six years (excluding treatment, payment, and operations)
- Obtain a Paper Copy of this Privacy Policy, even if you agreed to receive it electronically
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us in writing using the contact details below.
Safeguarding Your Information
Elevé Cosmetic Surgery takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use encrypted systems, secure networks, and limit access to personnel with a legitimate business need.
Changes to This HIPAA Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change this HIPAA Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. If we make significant changes, we will update the effective date and post a notice in our office and/or on our website.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
- Elevé Cosmetic Surgery (using the contact details below)
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy
You will not be penalized or retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Contact Us
Elevé Cosmetic Surgery
12575 Orange Dr
Davie, FL 33330
Phone: (786) 305-7548
Email: contact@elevemd.com