Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 9/30/2024
IntroductionWelcome to StrideMD. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients' and website visitors' information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.stridemd.com and when you receive services from us.We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
Definitions
- Protected Health Information (PHI): Individually identifiable health information that we collect or create in the course of providing healthcare services.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information:This includes your name, contact information, health-related information, and any other data you provide us through forms, surveys, or as a patient.
2. Usage and Technical Data:We collect information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
How We Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
1. Treatment:We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
2. Payment:We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for the healthcare services we provide to you. This may include disclosures to your health plan or other third parties responsible for paying for your care.
3. Healthcare Operations:We may use and disclose your PHI for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment, employee review, training, and accreditation activities.
4. Other Uses and Disclosures:
- Required by Law: We will disclose your PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.
- Public Health Activities: We may disclose your PHI for public health reporting, such as reporting certain diseases.
- Health Oversight Activities: We may disclose PHI to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law.
- Judicial and Administrative Proceedings: We may disclose PHI in response to a court or administrative order, subpoena, or other lawful process.
- Law Enforcement: We may disclose PHI for law enforcement purposes as permitted by HIPAA.
- Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors: We may disclose PHI to these entities as necessary for them to carry out their duties.
- Organ and Tissue Donation: We may use or disclose PHI to organizations involved in organ procurement or transplantation.
- Research: We may use or disclose PHI for research purposes in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety: We may use or disclose PHI to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to a person or the public.
- Specialized Government Functions: We may disclose PHI for military, national security, or other specialized government functions.
- Workers' Compensation: We may disclose PHI as authorized by and to the extent necessary to comply with workers' compensation laws.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
- Other uses and disclosures of your PHI not covered by this notice will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Your Rights Regarding Your Protected Health Information (PHI)
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
1. Right to Inspect and Copy:
You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI maintained by us. To request access, please submit your request in writing to our Privacy Officer.
2. Right to Amend:
If you believe that the PHI we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment. Your request must be in writing and provide a reason for the amendment.
3. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI that we have made. This does not include disclosures made for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and certain other purposes.
4.Right to Request Restrictions:
You may request that we limit the use or disclosure of your PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. While we are not required to agree to your request, we will consider it carefully.
5. Right to Request Confidential Communications:
You have the right to request that we communicate with you in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you may ask that we contact you only at home or by mail.
6. Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice:
You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this Privacy Policy upon request, even if you have agreed to receive this notice electronically.
7. Right to Revoke Authorization:
If you have provided us with authorization to use or disclose your PHI, you may revoke that authorization in writing at any time.
8. Right to Receive Notification of a Breach:
You have the right to be notified in the event that we (or one of our business associates) discover a breach of unsecured PHI involving your information.
9. Right to Complain:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
How to Exercise Your Rights
- To exercise any of your rights described above, please submit your request in writing to our Privacy Officer:
StrideMD
5300 Broken Sound Blvd, STE 200
Boca Raton, FL, 33487
Phone: (888) 836 - 3241
Email: info@stridemd.com
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint or exercising your rights.
Data Security
- We implement various security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including secure servers and encryption technologies.
Cookies
- Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
- Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Children's Privacy
- Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
- We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
StrideMD
5300 Broken Sound Blvd NW, STE 200
Boca Raton, FL, 33487
Phone: (888)836-3241
Email: info@stridemd.com
Website: www.stridemd.com/contact
Acknowledgment
- By using our services or visiting our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
Marketing and Fundraising CommunicationsMarketing Purposes:
- We will not use or disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) for marketing purposes without your explicit written authorization. Marketing purposes include any communication about a product or service that encourages recipients of the communication to purchase or use the product or service. You have the right to opt-out of any marketing communications you receive from us.
Sale of Your Information:
We will not sell your PHI without your explicit written authorization, as required by law.
Fundraising Communications
- We may contact you to provide information about our fundraising efforts. However, you have the right to opt-out of receiving any fundraising communications from us. If you choose not to receive such communications, please notify us, and we will respect your preference. Opting out of fundraising communications will not affect your access to services.
To opt-out of receiving future fundraising communications, you can contact us at:
StrideMD
5300 Broken Sound Blvd NW, STE 200
Boca Raton, FL, 33487
Phone: (888) 836-3241
Email: info@stridemd.com 