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HIPAA Compliance Statement

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Our Commitment

Katrina Gurvits, DC, PC (d/b/a ChiroComfort), the practice of Dr. Katrina Gurvits, DC, DACRB is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients' Protected Health Information ("PHI"), as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") and its implementing regulations.

What HIPAA Protects

HIPAA establishes national standards to safeguard PHI — any individually identifiable health information that we create, receive, maintain, or transmit, including:

  • Names, addresses, dates of birth, and other identifying details.
  • Medical histories, diagnoses, examination findings, and treatment plans.
  • Billing and payment records related to health services.

How We Use and Disclose PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes, as permitted by HIPAA:

  • Treatment — providing, coordinating, or managing your chiropractic care.
  • Payment — billing and collecting payment for services rendered.
  • Healthcare Operations — quality assessment, training, credentialing, and general business activities of the practice.
  • As Required by Law — including public health reporting, legal proceedings, and law enforcement requests.

Any other uses or disclosures of your PHI will be made only with your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time in writing.

Your Rights

Under HIPAA, you have the right to:

  • Inspect and obtain a copy of your medical and billing records.
  • Request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.
  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
  • Request that we communicate with you in a confidential manner — for example, at an alternate address or phone number.
  • Receive a paper copy of our full Notice of Privacy Practices upon request.
  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Safeguards We Maintain

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI. This includes restricted access to records, secure storage, staff training, and regular review of our privacy practices.

Website and PHI

Please do not send Protected Health Information through this website or by unencrypted email. Standard email and online forms are not considered secure under HIPAA. To discuss any sensitive medical matter, please call the office or visit in person.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a written complaint with our practice or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Contact

For questions about this HIPAA Compliance Statement, to request a full copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Katrina Gurvits, DC, PC
695 Truman Hwy, Suite 209
Hyde Park, MA 02136