Effective Date: 01/01/2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
AI Skin Lab is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and healthcare standards.
1. Our Legal Duty
We are required to:
- Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
- Protected Health Information (PHI) includes information about your health, treatments, medical history, and payment for healthcare services.
2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use and share your health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide safe and effective care. This includes:
- Reviewing medical history
- Planning procedures and treatments
- Consulting with other healthcare professionals when necessary
Payment
To bill and collect payment for services. Information may be shared with:
- Payment processors
- Insurance companies (if applicable)
Healthcare Operations
For business activities such as:
- Quality improvement
- Staff training
- Appointment reminders
- Internal record keeping
3. Other Uses and Disclosures
We may also disclose your information:
- When required by law
- For public health and safety reporting
- To prevent a serious threat to health or safety
- For workers’ compensation claims
- For law enforcement or legal proceedings when required
4. Uses Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written permission before:
- Using your information for marketing beyond routine communication
- Sharing information not related to treatment, payment, or operations
- Using photos or media for advertising purposes
- You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
- Access Your Records: Request copies of your medical and treatment records.
- Request Corrections: Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request Confidential Communication: Request we contact you in a specific way (e.g., email only).
- Request Restrictions: Ask us to limit how we use or share your information. We may not always be able to comply.
- Receive an Accounting of Disclosures: Request a list of certain disclosures we have made.
- File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
6. Data Security
We use physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
7. Changes to This Notice
AI Skin Lab reserves the right to change this Notice. Updates will be posted in our office and on our website.
8. Questions or Complaints
If you have questions about this Notice or wish to file a complaint, contact:
AI SKIN LAB
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services without fear of retaliation.