HIPAA Compliance Statement
Eyes On Park - Protected Health Information Privacy Practices
At Eyes On Park, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations. This statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your health information.
Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance
Eyes On Park maintains strict adherence to HIPAA regulations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all protected health information. Our practice has implemented comprehensive administrative, physical, and technical safeguards as required by the HIPAA Security Rule to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI).
Protected Health Information
Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any individually identifiable health information that relates to:
- Your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition
- The provision of healthcare services to you
- Payment for healthcare services provided to you
- Information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you
How We Protect Your Information
Technical Safeguards:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for all electronic transmissions containing PHI
- Access controls and authentication measures to ensure only authorized personnel can access PHI
- Automatic logoff procedures and encryption of stored electronic PHI
- Regular security updates and system monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts
Physical Safeguards:
- Controlled facility access where PHI is stored or accessible
- Implementation of policies for the proper use and security of workstations and electronic media
- Hardware and software disposal procedures that ensure PHI is properly destroyed
Administrative Safeguards:
- Regular risk assessments and management programs
- Staff training on HIPAA regulations and privacy practices
- Business Associate Agreements with all third parties that may have access to PHI
- Designated Privacy and Security Officers responsible for maintaining HIPAA compliance
Your Rights Under HIPAA
As a patient, you have the following rights regarding your protected health information:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your health records
- The right to request corrections to your health information
- The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
- The right to request confidential communications
- The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI
- The right to be notified of a breach of your unsecured PHI
- The right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Website Privacy Practices
While our website collects certain personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy, we have implemented additional safeguards for any health-related information:
- Our website forms are designed to minimize the collection of PHI
- Any PHI submitted through our website is encrypted during transmission
- We do not use cookies or web tracking technologies to collect health information
- Third-party service providers are bound by Business Associate Agreements when applicable
How Eyes On Park Notifies You of PHI Data Breaches
In the unlikely event of a breach of unsecured protected health information, we will notify affected individuals, the Department of Health and Human Services, and when required by law, the media, in accordance with HIPAA Breach Notification Rules.
Contact Information
Please contact us by phone at 332-208-7849 or by mail at 287 Park Avenue South, Ground Floor, 1A, New York, NY 10010.
Office Hours
Monday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Get in touch
Need to schedule an appointment or have questions about our services? Contact us today!
- Phone: 332-208-7849
- Fax: 332-345-2364
LOCATION
Eyes On Park
287 Park Avenue South, Ground Floor, 1A
Gramercy Park
New York, NY 10010
- Phone: 332-208-7849
- Fax: 332-345-2364
