HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: April 2, 2026
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
At Balanced Aesthetics & Wellness LLC, we are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
1. Uses and Disclosures of Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your care and services.
Payment
To bill and collect payment for services provided.
Healthcare Operations
To operate our practice, improve services, and ensure quality care.
2. Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your information:
As required by law
For public health and safety purposes
To report abuse or neglect
For health oversight activities
In response to legal proceedings
3. Communications (Important for Your Practice)
We may contact you via:
Phone calls
Text messages (SMS)
Email
These communications may include:
Appointment reminders
Treatment follow-ups
Care instructions
Please note: Standard text messages and email may not be fully secure. By providing your contact information, you acknowledge and accept this risk.
4. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the right to:
Access and receive a copy of your records
Request corrections to your information
Request restrictions on certain uses/disclosures
Request confidential communications
Receive a list of disclosures
File a complaint without retaliation
5. Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI
- Provide you with this Notice
- Notify you of any breach of your unsecured information
- Follow the terms outlined in this Notice
6. Changes to this Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all information we maintain and will be posted on our website.
7. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
8. Contact Information
Balanced Aesthetics & Wellness LLC
balancedaestheticsandwellness@gmail.com
305-942-9686