Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Kety Oroz Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine is committed to protecting the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use or disclose your health information for:
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Treatment
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Payment
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Healthcare operations
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When required by law
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Public health reporting, when applicable
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To prevent serious threats to health or safety
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Receive a copy of your medical records (subject to applicable law)
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Request corrections to your records
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Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
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Request confidential communications
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Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
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Receive a copy of this Notice
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
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Protect the privacy of your health information
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Provide this Notice
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Follow the terms of this Notice
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Notify affected individuals in the event of certain breaches of unsecured PHI, as required by law
Questions or Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact our office. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care.