Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Effective Date: Dec.16.2025

Your Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities.

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.

1. Uses and Disclosures of Your Health Information
We may use or share your health information for purposes of:

  • Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your foot and ankle care.

  • Payment: To bill and receive payment for services provided.

  • Healthcare Operations: For quality assessment, training, and other administrative purposes.

2. Other Uses and Disclosures
We may use your information for appointment reminders, treatment alternatives, or health-related benefits and services. Any other uses require your written authorization.

3. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Inspect and obtain a copy of your health information.

  • Request corrections to your records.

  • Request limits on certain uses or disclosures.

  • Receive confidential communications.

  • Obtain an accounting of disclosures.

  • Receive a paper copy of this notice.

4. Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your health information.

  • Provide this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

  • Follow the terms of this notice.

  • Notify you of any breaches of your unsecured health information.

5. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There will be no retaliation for filing a complaint.

6. Contact Information
For questions or complaints regarding your health information, please contact us