Privacy Policy for New Era Health Wellness (Lindsey Weaver NP in Family Health, PLLC)
Effective Date: 1/1/25
1. Introduction
At New Era Health & Wellness, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and any other information you provide when you register or interact with our services.
Protected Health Information (PHI): This includes any health-related information that can be used to identify you, such as medical history, conditions, treatments, medications, and any other information related to your healthcare.
Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
To provide, manage, and coordinate your healthcare services.
To communicate with you about your health, appointments, and services.
To conduct research, audits, and quality assurance activities.
To comply with HIPAA regulations and other legal obligations.
To improve our website and services.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Healthcare Providers: To coordinate your care and treatment.
With Business Associates: We may share your information with third-party vendors that provide services on our behalf, ensuring they comply with HIPAA requirements.
As Required by Law: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights. This includes complying with requests from law enforcement or regulatory agencies.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information and PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights Under HIPAA
Under HIPAA, you have certain rights regarding your protected health information, including:
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your health information.
Right to Request Correction: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Request Restrictions: You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information.
Right to Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your rights under HIPAA, please contact us at:
neweraofhealth01@gmail.com