Protecting Your Health Information at Prospero Vascular

HIPPA – At Prospero Vascular, we are committed to safeguarding your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additionally, we recognize the importance of privacy and security when it comes to your medical records and personal health details.

How We Protect Your Health Information

To ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your PHI, we implement strict policies and procedures, including:

1. HIPAA-Compliant Data Handling

We only collect, use, and share patient health information as necessary for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Any disclosure of PHI follows HIPAA regulations and requires patient authorization, except where permitted by law.

2. Secure Storage & Transmission

Particularly, all electronic health records (EHR) and communications are encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
Secondly, our website and patient portals use secure login protocols to protect sensitive information.
Likewise, physical records, if applicable, are stored in secure, access-controlled locations.

3. Staff Training & Compliance

All employees, healthcare providers, and administrative staff undergo HIPAA training to ensure they understand and follow privacy laws.
Access to patient information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Regular audits and security assessments help maintain compliance and prevent breaches.

4. Patient Rights Under HIPAA

Under HIPAA regulations, you have the right to:
Access & Review your medical records.
Request Corrections to inaccurate information.
Limit the Sharing of your health information.
Receive a Notice of Privacy Practices, generally explaining how your PHI is used.
File a Complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

How We Use & Disclose Your Information

Moreover, we only use or disclose your PHI when necessary for:
Medical Treatment – Coordination of care between healthcare providers.
Billing & Payments – Insurance claims processing and payment collection.
Healthcare Operations – Quality assurance, compliance, and administrative purposes.
Legal Requirements – As mandated by federal or state laws, public health reporting, or law enforcement requests.

Reporting HIPAA Privacy Concerns

Also, if any questions or concerns arise regarding how your protected health information is handled, or if it is believed that your privacy rights have been violated, contact may be made with:

Prospero Vascular Privacy Officer
info@prosperovascular.com
510-977-8466

Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at www.hhs.gov/hipaa.

Updates to Our HIPAA Policy

Above all, we may update our HIPAA compliance policy as needed to reflect new laws, security measures, and best practices. Additionally, any changes will be posted on this page, and patients will be notified as required by law.

Finally, your privacy is our priority. Therefore, the highest standards of confidentiality and security are committed to being maintained when handling your personal health information at Prospero Vascular.