Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

At Lancaster Maternal-Fetal Medicine (LMFM), your privacy is a priority. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your rights as a patient. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, both online and in our practice, in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you engage with our services:

  • Personal Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, insurance details.
  • Health Information: Medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other data shared with our providers.
  • Technical Information (when using our website): IP address, browser type, and cookies to improve site performance.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide high-quality medical care and manage your treatment.
  • Communicate with you regarding appointments, results, and follow-up care.
  • Process billing and insurance claims.
  • Improve our website and services.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights

As a patient, you have specific privacy rights under HIPAA and related laws:

  • Access: You may request a copy of your health records.
  • Correction: You may ask us to update or amend inaccurate information.
  • Restriction: You can request limits on how your information is shared or disclosed.
  • Confidential Communication: You may request contact through alternative means (e.g., a different phone number or address).
  • Accounting of Disclosures: You may ask for a list of when and why your health information was shared outside of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
  • Right to Complain: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

How We Share Information

We may share your health information when necessary to:

  • Provide care in collaboration with other healthcare providers.
  • Process insurance claims and billing.
  • Comply with public health reporting requirements.
  • Respond to legal requests, court orders, or law enforcement.

Whenever possible, we limit the information disclosed to the minimum necessary.

Data Security

We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system is 100% secure, we take every reasonable precaution to protect your privacy.

Website Privacy

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience. This data is not linked to your medical records or personal identifiers.
If you contact us through an online form, do not include sensitive medical information. Use secure patient portals or direct communication with our staff for sharing health-related details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technology, or our services. Updates will be posted here with the date of revision.

 

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