HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Bariatric Dietitian Services
​
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
​
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Bariatric Dietitian Services is required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
For Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and care coordination with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
For Payment
We may use or disclose PHI to bill insurance companies, verify benefits, and receive payment for services provided.
For Healthcare Operations
We may use PHI for practice operations such as quality improvement, training, auditing, and administrative purposes.
Other Permitted Uses
Our website may use cookies or third-party analytics tools to understand website traffic and usage patterns. This information is used in aggregate form and does not identify you personally.
​
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have the right to:
-
Request access to your medical records
-
Request corrections to your health information
-
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
-
Request confidential communications
-
Receive a copy of this Notice
-
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Telehealth & Electronic Communication
Virtual services are provided using secure platforms. However, electronic communication carries inherent risks. By participating in telehealth services, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
-
Maintain the privacy of your PHI
-
Notify you if a breach of unsecured PHI occurs
-
Follow the practices described in this Notice
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice. Updated versions will be posted on our website and available upon request.
Contact Information
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding your privacy rights, contact:
Privacy Officer
Bariatric Dietitian Services
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights.