HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: December 1, 2025 (Updated)
This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Responsibilities
Newman Dermatology is required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI)
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Provide this Notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices
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Notify you if the privacy or security of your PHI is ever compromised
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Follow the terms of this Notice while it is in effect
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How We May Use or Disclose PHI
We may use or disclose your PHI for:
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Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
Example: Consulting with or referring you to another specialist.
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Payment
To bill for services and obtain reimbursement.
Example: Submitting claims to your insurance provider.
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Healthcare Operations
For business operations, quality improvement, and internal processes.
Example: Staff training, audits, appointment reminders.
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When Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.
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Other Permitted Uses
We may also disclose PHI for purposes such as:
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Public health reporting
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Abuse or neglect reporting
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Law enforcement requests
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Workers’ compensation claims
These disclosures are limited and controlled by law.
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Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access Your Records
Request to inspect or obtain copies of your medical records.
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Request Corrections
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Request Restrictions
Ask us to limit certain uses or disclosures of your PHI (we may not be able to agree, depending on the request).
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Confidential Communications
Request that we communicate with you in a specific way (e.g., via a specific phone number).
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Get a List of Certain Disclosures
Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI made outside of treatment, payment, or operations.
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Right to File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with:
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Our office (contact information below), or
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
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Contact for Questions or Requests
Newman Dermatology
9150 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 888-8877
Email: office@drarmandnewman.com