HIPAA Policy

At Preservation Dentistry, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your Protected Health Information (PHI). Below, you will find our Notice of Information Practices, which outlines how we handle your medical information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

NOTICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES 

This notice provides details on how your medical information may be used and disclosed, as well as your rights to access this information. Please take a moment to review it carefully.

Preservation Dentistry is legally required to maintain the confidentiality of your PHI, to inform you of our privacy practices, and to notify you in the event of any breach involving unsecured PHI. This notice is issued in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rules.

We may use and disclose your PHI without your explicit authorization for purposes related to treatment, payment, and healthcare operations:

  • Treatment: We may share your PHI with other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

  • Payment: We use and disclose your PHI to process claims and payments for services provided.

  • Healthcare Operations: We may use your PHI to assess and improve the quality of our services, detect fraud, and enhance customer service.

We are prohibited from using your PHI for underwriting purposes if it is considered genetic information under Federal Law.
Unless you object, we may disclose relevant PHI to family members or others involved in your care. You can restrict this disclosure at any time.

We may use or disclose your PHI without your authorization for public health purposes, audits, research, emergencies, or as required by law (e.g., law enforcement). In all other cases, we will request your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI. You have the right to revoke your authorization at any time.

We reserve the right to amend this notice as necessary. The revised notice will apply to all PHI we maintain, and the most current version will always be available on our website.

 You have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your PHI.

  • Receive an accounting of certain disclosures made without your authorization.

  • Request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.

  • Request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your PHI, although we are not obligated to agree to all requests.

  • Receive confidential communications through alternative means or locations.

  • Be notified in the event of a breach of your PHI.

You may also read our website Privacy Policy. 
For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under this notice, please contact us:

Preservation Dentistry  22 Odyssey 170B, Irvine CA 92618
Phone: (949)333-3892 / Email: Dr@preservationdentistry.com