Privacy Policy
Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Hormone Therapy Utah is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your medical information. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how your protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed, and how you can access that information.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
- Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect
- Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use or disclose your health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use and share your health information with doctors, nurses, laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals involved in your care. This includes hormone evaluation, lab testing, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Payment
We may use and disclose your information to bill and receive payment for services provided, including communicating with payment processors or billing services.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information to operate our practice, improve patient care, evaluate treatment outcomes, and ensure compliance with medical standards.
Appointment Reminders and Communication
We may contact you by phone, email, text message, or secure electronic systems to:
- Schedule appointments
- Provide test results
- Communicate about your care
You may request communication preferences or restrictions at any time.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, including for public health reporting, audits, investigations, or to respond to lawful court orders.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
We will not use or disclose your health information for purposes outside those described above without your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
- Access your medical records and obtain copies
- Request corrections to your medical information
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
- Request confidential communications
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
- Obtain a paper or electronic copy of this notice at any time
Requests must be submitted in writing.
Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your health information, including secure electronic systems and restricted access to authorized personnel only.
Website Forms and Online Data
Information submitted through our website forms is treated as protected health information when applicable. Online submissions are transmitted using secure methods; however, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to avoid submitting highly sensitive information unless requested by a provider.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and available upon request.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Hormone Therapy Utah
Email: support@hrtutah.com
Phone: (801) 377-0580
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care or services.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Hormone Therapy Utah
Website: hormonetherapyutah.com
Email: support@hrtutah.com
Phone: (801) 377-0580