Privacy Policy

Introduction

Bodies By Design Weight Loss is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your health information. We adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure that your personal health information is handled with care and confidentiality. This privacy policy outlines how we manage and protect your information.

Your Rights

  1. Access to Information: You have the right to request an electronic or paper copy of your medical records and other health information we have about you. Please contact us at the information below to request access.

  2. Request Corrections: You may ask us to correct any information about you that you believe is incorrect or incomplete.

  3. Confidential Communication: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way (e.g., sending information to a different address).

  4. Limitations on Information Sharing: You may request that we restrict the use or disclosure of your information for certain purposes. While we are not required to agree in every instance, we will review each request.

  5. Disclosure Accounting: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information over the past six years.

  6. Copy of Privacy Notice: You may request a paper copy of this privacy notice at any time.

Your Choices

For some health information, you have additional choices regarding how we share your information:

  • We do not share your information for marketing purposes or sell your information.

  • You may choose to opt out of receiving general marketing or promotional emails from us.

Our Uses and Disclosures

We use and disclose your health information as follows:

  1. Treatment: We may use your health information to provide and coordinate your healthcare.

  2. Operations: Your information may be used to manage our clinic’s operations, improve services, and ensure quality care.

  3. Billing: We may use your information to bill and receive payments for services provided.

  4. Public Health and Safety: Your information may be disclosed as required for public health activities, such as disease prevention, safety reporting, and other government-mandated disclosures.

Security and Breach Notifications

We are committed to safeguarding your health information. Bodies By Design Weight Loss uses a secure portal to manage patient records and ensure that sensitive information is protected. In the event of a data breach that may compromise your information, we will notify you promptly in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Contact Information

For questions or requests regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Bodies By Design Weight Loss
1905 Brookside Drive, Suite A
Kingsport, TN 37660
Tel: 1-833-445-7179

Please contact us at the phone number above with any questions regarding this privacy policy or the handling of your Protected Health Information.

How to File a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us directly or file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as necessary to comply with regulations and improve our practices. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review our policy periodically.