HIPAA Privacy Policy
At Dr. Bina Park Orthodontics, protecting your privacy and safeguarding your health information is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how our office may use, disclose, and protect your protected health information (“PHI”) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and other applicable privacy laws.
Our Commitment to Patient Privacy
We understand that medical and dental information is personal and confidential. Our practice is committed to maintaining the privacy, security, and integrity of your health information while providing high-quality orthodontic care.
Protected health information may include:
Personal identification details
Medical and dental history
Treatment records
X-rays, photographs, and digital scans
Insurance and billing information
Appointment and communication records
How We May Use or Share Your Information
Your information may be used or disclosed for purposes related to your care and office operations, including:
Treatment
We may use your health information to coordinate treatment, review records, communicate with specialists or referring doctors, and provide orthodontic services.
Payment
Your information may be shared with insurance providers or billing companies to process claims, verify coverage, or collect payment for services rendered.
Healthcare Operations
We may use information internally for administrative purposes such as quality improvement, staff training, scheduling, compliance reviews, and practice management.
Additional Situations Where Disclosure May Be Permitted
In certain circumstances permitted or required by law, we may disclose health information without additional authorization, including:
Public health or safety reporting
Compliance with legal obligations or court orders
Health oversight activities
Law enforcement requests permitted by law
Emergency situations where necessary to prevent serious harm
Website & Electronic Communication
While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, electronic communication through email, website forms, or text messaging may not always be fully secure.
Please avoid transmitting sensitive medical or confidential information through unsecured communication channels unless specifically instructed by our office.
Patient Rights
You have rights regarding your health information, including the right to:
Request access to your records
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Receive a copy of this privacy policy
Request limitations on certain disclosures
Request confidential communication methods
Obtain an accounting of certain disclosures when applicable
Requests related to your protected health information must generally be submitted in writing.
Minors
For patients under the age of 18, parents or legal guardians may exercise applicable privacy rights on behalf of the minor patient, subject to state and federal regulations.
Protection of Your Information
Our office maintains administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to help protect patient information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
These safeguards may include:
Secure record storage
Password-protected systems
Limited access to patient data
Staff privacy training
Secure third-party service providers when applicable
Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time in accordance with changes in legal requirements, office procedures, or technology updates. Updated versions will be posted on this website with the revised effective date.