Effective Date: April 6, 2023|Last Revised: January 2025
Legal

Privacy & Confidentiality Policy

HIPAA Compliant Medical Practice

At Premier Weight Loss Management LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.

Your trust is paramount to us, and we take our responsibility to protect your information seriously.

01

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide you with quality medical care and services:

Personal Information

  • Name and contact details
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts

Health Information

  • Medical history
  • Current medications
  • Lab results
  • Treatment records

Financial Information

  • Payment methods
  • Billing address
  • Insurance details
  • Transaction history

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Usage patterns
02

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Treatment

To provide, coordinate, and manage your medical care and weight loss treatment programs.

Payment

To process payments, submit insurance claims, and manage billing activities.

Healthcare Operations

To improve our services, conduct quality assessments, and train our staff.

Communication

To send appointment reminders, treatment updates, and important health information.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

03

HIPAA Compliance Standards

As a covered entity under HIPAA, Premier Weight Loss Management LLC adheres to strict standards for protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI). We have implemented comprehensive administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your health information.

You have important rights under HIPAA regarding your health information, including the right to access, amend, and receive an accounting of disclosures.

HIPAA Compliant

Full compliance with federal privacy regulations

SSL Encrypted

Secure data transmission and storage

Medical Privacy

Certified healthcare privacy practices

04

Your Privacy Rights

Under HIPAA and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You may request copies of your medical records and health information.

Right to Amend

You may request corrections to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Right to Accounting

You may request a list of disclosures we have made of your health information.

Right to Restrict

You may request restrictions on how we use or disclose your health information.

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location.

Right to Notice

You have the right to receive a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Right to File a Complaint

You may file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

05

Data Security Measures

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your information:

Encryption

All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.

Access Controls

Strict authentication and authorization measures limit access to authorized personnel only.

Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and auditing of system access and data usage.

Staff Training

Regular privacy and security training for all employees and contractors.

Physical Security

Secure facilities with controlled access to protect physical records.

Regular Updates

Ongoing security assessments and updates to address emerging threats.

06

Third-Party Sharing

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Third PartyPurposeShared
Healthcare ProvidersCoordinating your medical care and treatmentYes
Insurance CompaniesProcessing claims and verifying coverageYes
Laboratory ServicesConducting medical tests and analysesYes
Business AssociatesProviding services on our behalf (HIPAA compliant)Yes
Marketing CompaniesPromotional purposesNo
Data BrokersSelling or trading informationNo

Important Note

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal health information to third parties for marketing purposes. Any sharing of information is done in accordance with HIPAA regulations and only when necessary for your treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

07

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, follow these steps:

1

Submit a Written Request

Contact our Privacy Officer in writing via mail or email with your specific request.

2

Verify Your Identity

We will verify your identity to protect your information from unauthorized access.

3

Review and Processing

We will review your request and respond within 30 days as required by law.

4

Receive Response

You will receive our response along with any requested information or explanation of our decision.

You have the right to receive a Notice of Privacy Practices that provides a more detailed description of our information uses and disclosures. You may request a copy at any time by contacting our office.

Request Notice of Privacy Practices

Contact Our Privacy Officer

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Mailing Address
Privacy Officer
Premier Weight Loss Management LLC
8902 N Meridian St, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46260

Consent & Acknowledgment

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy periodically, and we will notify you of any material changes.