Effective Date: December 01, 2025
HIPAA Privacy Policy
DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. This HIPAA Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
How We May Use and Share Your Health Information
Your PHI may be used or disclosed for the following purposes:
- Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your chiropractic, physical therapy, or related healthcare services.
- Payment: To bill, verify insurance, or collect payment for services rendered.
- Healthcare Operations: For administrative functions such as quality assessment, staff training, licensing, and general practice management.
We may also disclose your health information when required by law, including situations involving public health reporting, legal proceedings, regulatory investigations, and law enforcement requests.
Your Privacy Rights
You have several rights regarding your Protected Health Information, including:
- Right to Access: You may request to review or obtain copies of your health records.
- Right to Amend: You may request corrections if you believe your records are inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to an Accounting: You may request a list of certain disclosures made by our practice.
- Right to Request Restrictions: You may ask us to limit how your PHI is used or disclosed, though some requests may not be possible to accommodate.
- Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we contact you at specific phone numbers, addresses, or through alternate communication methods.
- Right to a Copy of This Policy: You may request a printed or electronic copy of this HIPAA Privacy Policy at any time.
All requests to exercise these rights must be submitted in writing.
Safeguarding Your Information
DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy uses administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures are designed to comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this HIPAA Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your health information.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about this HIPAA Privacy Policy or believe your privacy rights may have been violated, please contact us:
Bowie Clinic: (301) 262-4545
Gambrills Clinic: (410) 721-2222
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the care you receive at DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy.