Your Health Information Rights
At our Clinic, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. Even though we are a cash-pay only medical center and do not bill insurance, we are still required by federal law (HIPAA: the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) to safeguard your protected health information (PHI).
You have the right to:
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Access your records – You may request to see or obtain a copy of your medical records.
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Request corrections – If you believe information is inaccurate, you can ask us to correct it.
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Request restrictions – You may ask us to limit how your information is used or shared.
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Confidential communications – You may request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., email only, phone only).
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Receive a copy of this notice – You can request a printed copy at any time.
For more information on your rights, visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS):
👉 HIPAA Patient Rights Overview
How We May Use and Share Your Information
We may use and disclose your health information in the following ways:
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For your treatment – To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services.
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For clinic operations – For administrative, quality improvement, or training purposes.
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When required by law – To comply with public health reporting, court orders, or legal investigations.
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To protect health and safety – If necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health or the public.
We will not share your information with insurance companies, employers, or marketers, since our clinic operates on a direct-pay/cash-only model.
Full list of permitted uses:
👉 HHS: Uses & Disclosures Under HIPAA
Our Responsibilities
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We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your health information.
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We must notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information.
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We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you give us written authorization.
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You may revoke any authorization in writing at any time.
Privacy Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint:
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Directly with our clinic: [Insert Clinic Contact Information]
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With the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR):
👉 File a HIPAA Complaint
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this notice, please contact:
Hi Doc Medical & Wellness Center
📍 4513 NW 31st Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309
📞 (954) 289-3065
✉️ info@hidocmedical.com
