Privacy Policy

1. Commitment to Privacy

RASMED Clinic is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients' personal and health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the New York State Department of Health regulations, and other applicable laws.

2. Protected Health Information (PHI)

We collect information that identifies you as a patient, including:

• Demographic information (Name, DOB, Social Security Number)
• Contact details (Address, Phone, Email)
• Insurance information and financial data
• Medical history, clinical notes, and diagnostic results
• Prescription and medication records

3. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Your "Protected Health Information" (PHI) is used only for Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations (TPO). We implement stringent administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure your data remains confidential. We do not sell or market your personal data to third parties.

4. Patient Rights

Under federal and New York State law, you have the right to:

• Request an electronic or paper copy of your medical record.
• Request a correction to your medical record.
• Request confidential communications (e.g., preferred phone number).
• Obtain an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.
• Revoke your authorization for the use or disclosure of your PHI.