EliteMD LLC Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 9/30/2024

Introduction

Welcome to Elite MD LLC DBA Elite Body and Laser. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ and website visitors’ information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website

www.elitebodyandlaser.com

and when you receive services from us. We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

Definitions

Protected Health Information (PHI): Individually identifiable health information that we collect or create in the course of providing healthcare services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: This includes your name, contact information, health-related information, and any other data you provide us through forms, surveys, or as a patient.

Usage and Technical Data: We collect information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

Treatment: We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services, including sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.

Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for the healthcare services we provide to you. This may include disclosures to your health plan or other third parties responsible for paying for your care.

Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment, employee review, training, and accreditation activities.

Other Uses and Disclosures:

Required by Law

Public Health Activities

Health Oversight Activities

Judicial and Administrative Proceedings

Law Enforcement

Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors

Organ and Tissue Donation

Research

To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety: We may use or disclose PHI to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to a person or the public.

Specialized Government Functions

Workers’ Compensation

HIPAA Adherence

Elite Body and Laser takes your privacy information seriously and employs extensive measures to comply with HIPAA.

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization

Other uses of your PHI not covered by this notice will be made only with your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have: Right to Inspect and Copy, Right to Amend, Right to an Accounting of Disclosures, Right to Request Restrictions, Right to Request Confidential Communications, Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice, Right to Revoke Authorization, Right to Receive Notification of a Breach, and Right to Complain.

Data Security

We implement various security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including secure servers and encryption technologies.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy, and any changes will apply to all the information we have about you. We will notify you of significant changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Elite Body and Laser

60 Powell Road

Lewis Center, OH 43035

Phone: (614) 334-4944

Email: info@elitebodyandlaser.com

Marketing and Fundraising Communications

We will not use or disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) for marketing purposes without your authorization. Marketing purposes include any communication about a product or service that encourages recipients of the communication to purchase or use the product or service. You have the right to opt-out of any marketing communications you receive from us.

Sale of Your Information

We will not sell your PHI without your explicit written authorization, as required by law.

Fundraising Communications

We may contact you to provide information about our fundraising efforts. However, you have the right to opt-out of receiving any fundraising communications from us. If you choose not to receive such communications, please notify us, and we will respect your preference. Opting out of fundraising communications will not affect your access to services.

To opt-out of receiving future fundraising communications, you can contact us at: