Our HIPPA Policy

Restore Motion KC Website HIPAA Policy

Effective Date: April 14, 2025

1. Purpose: This policy outlines the measures Restore Motion KC takes to protect the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) collected, used, and disclosed through our website, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its related regulations.

2. Scope: This policy applies to all users of Restore Motion KC's website and all PHI collected or maintained through it.

3. Definitions:

* Protected Health Information (PHI): Individually identifiable health information transmitted or maintained in any form or medium.  

  • Covered Entity: Restore Motion KC is considered a [Specify if you are a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse].

  • Business Associate: Any third-party service provider that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on our behalf.

4. Information Collection and Use:

  • We will only collect the minimum necessary PHI for specific, legitimate purposes, such as [list examples like appointment scheduling, patient portal access, contact forms for health-related inquiries].

  • We will inform you about the types of PHI we collect and how it will be used at the point of collection.

  • We will obtain your consent where required by HIPAA before collecting or using your PHI for certain purposes.

5. Data Security:

  • We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI. These safeguards include:

    • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.

    • Secure storage of electronic PHI.

    • Access controls to limit PHI access to authorized personnel only.

    • Regular security assessments and updates.

     

6. Data Disclosure:

  • We will only disclose your PHI as permitted or required by HIPAA, such as for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or as otherwise authorized by you or required by law.

  • If we use third-party service providers (Business Associates) who may have access to PHI, we will have Business Associate Agreements in place to ensure they also comply with HIPAA regulations.

7. Patient Rights: Under HIPAA, you have certain rights regarding your PHI, including:

  • The right to access and obtain a copy of your PHI.  

  • The right to request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • The right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.

  • The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.  

  • The right to receive a Notice of Privacy Practices that provides more detailed information about your rights and our privacy practices. [Link to your full Notice of Privacy Practices here]

8. Breach Notification: In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will provide notification to affected individuals as required by HIPAA regulations.

9. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns about this HIPAA policy or the privacy practices of our website, please contact:

Richard Cortez COO info@restoremotionkc.com 9139710422