Privacy Policy & Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices
Modern Plastic Surgery
Effective Date: June 21, 2021
WHO THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO
This policy applies to Modern Plastic Surgery, its licensed healthcare providers, employees, clinical support staff, and third-party service providers involved in operations directly related to your care.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
We understand that medical and personal information about you is sensitive and private. We are committed to protecting your health information and personal contact details. This Notice outlines how we handle your protected health information (PHI), how we may use or disclose it, and your rights under HIPAA and applicable privacy laws.
HOW WE MAY USE YOUR INFORMATION
You authorize Modern Plastic Surgery to use your information for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use your health information to provide medical care and coordinate services with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment
We may use your information to bill for services and verify benefi ts with your insurance provider, where applicable.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your health data internally to support administrative, compliance, and clinical improvement functions that help us operate efficiently and deliver high-quality care.
COMMUNICATIONS BY PHONE, EMAIL, OR TEXT (SMS)
If you provide your contact information, including phone number or email, you may receive messages about:
- Appointment reminders
- Treatment instructions or pre/post-care updatesAdministrative and billing-related notices
- Optional promotional content (only if you explicitly opt in)
Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP.”
MOBILE DATA SHARING DISCLOSURE
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
INFORMATION WE DO NOT SHARE OR SELL
We do not:
- Sell your personal data
- Sell your mobile phone number
- Share your contact details with third-party marketing agencies or affiliates
We may share necessary information with subcontractors only when required for services directly supporting treatment, appointment management, or system support. These subcontractors must adhere to strict confi dentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your data for any independent purpose.
OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES
In certain limited situations, we may be legally required to use or disclose your health information without additional authorization:
- To comply with laws or regulationsTo report public health concerns (e.g., communicable diseases)
- In response to a valid court order or subpoena
- To health oversight agencies for compliance audits
- For workers’ compensation claims
- To report suspected abuse or neglect, when allowed by law
- To medical examiners or funeral directors for official duties
- To authorized personnel in emergency or disaster relief situations
In all such cases, disclosures will be limited to the minimum necessary information required by law.
PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION
As a patient, you have the right to:
- Access or request a copy of your medical records
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Ask for restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
- Request confi dential communications (e.g., at an alternate phone number or address)
- Receive a list of certain disclosures we’ve made
- Withdraw prior consents (except when information has already been shared)
To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to our Privacy Officer (see contact details below).
DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION
We protect your data using technical safeguards, encrypted communications, access controls, and HIPAA-compliant systems. Your data is retained only for as long as necessary for medical, legal, or operational purposes and securely deleted thereafter.
CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
We may update this Notice periodically to refl ect legal or operational changes. The current version will always be posted on our website with the latest effective date.
QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS
If you have any concerns about your privacy or believe your rights have been violated, you may fi le a complaint with:
Privacy Officer:
Modern Plastic Surgery
23945 Calabasas Rd #116, Calabasas, CA 91302
+1818.823.0655
info@modernplasticsurgeryla.com