HIPAA Notice

This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. We are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: April 18, 2026  ·  Markovitz Orthodontics

This notice describes how your health information may be used and shared, and how you can access it. Please read carefully.

We are required by federal law — the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) — to protect the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to follow the practices described in this notice.
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How We Use & Share Your Information

The following uses and disclosures do not require your separate written permission:

  • Treatment: Sharing with our clinical team and any outside providers involved in your care.
  • Payment: Submitting insurance claims and verifying your coverage.
  • Healthcare Operations: Managing our practice, training staff, and improving quality of care.
  • Legal Requirements: Responding to court orders or mandatory public health reporting.
  • Emergencies: Sharing relevant information to protect your health or safety.
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When We Need Your Written Permission

For anything beyond treatment, payment, or operations, we will ask for your written authorization first. This includes:

  • Marketing communications
  • Sharing your information with non-treating third parties
  • Selling your health information
You may withdraw your authorization at any time in writing. This won’t affect actions already taken with your permission.
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Your Rights as a Patient

Right to Access

Request a copy of your health records. A small fee may apply for copying.

Right to Correct

Ask us to fix any errors or inaccuracies in your records.

Right to a Disclosure List

Request a record of when we shared your PHI outside of treatment or payment.

Right to Restrict Sharing

Ask us to limit how we use or share your information. We’ll consider every request.

Right to Confidential Contact

Request that we contact you by a specific method or at a different address/number.

Right to a Paper Copy

Request a printed version of this notice at any time, even if received digitally.

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Our Responsibilities

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your health information
  • Follow the privacy practices described in this notice
  • Notify you promptly if there is a breach of your unsecured health information
  • Provide you with a copy of this notice upon request
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Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this notice at any time. Updates apply to all health information we hold. The most current version is always available in our offices and on this website.

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How to File a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights.

You will never face any penalty or retaliation for filing a privacy complaint.

To file with HHS, visit: www.hhs.gov/ocr

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