At Meena Medical Group, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your medical information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal health information (PHI) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Health information can be very sensitive and there are many bad actors around the world who target health information and so we take the responsibility to guard your information seriously.
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal identification information (name, address, phone number, email) Health information (medical history, treatment plans, medications) Payment information (insurance details, credit card information)
Your information may be used for the following purposes: To provide and manage your medical care
To communicate with you regarding appointments, treatment, and billing To process insurance claims and payments To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We may share your information with: Healthcare providers involved in your care Insurance companies for billing purposes Third-party vendors who assist in operations (e.g., billing services, medical record management) As required by law or to protect our rights
Access your medical records Request corrections to your information Receive a list of disclosures made regarding your health information Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures Request confidential communication methods
We implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our staff is trained on privacy and confidentiality practices.