Effective Date: Jan 1st 2025

Rebel Foot & Ankle is committed to maintaining the privacy and

confidentiality of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we

collect, use, store, and protect your personal health information, and how you can access and

control that information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal health information (PHI) that you provide to us, which may include:

-Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and

emergency contact information.

-Health Information: Medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans,

prescriptions, test results, and clinical notes.

- Billing Information: Insurance details, billing address, and payment history.

We collect this information to provide medical care, process insurance claims, and communicate

with you regarding your treatment and appointments.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal health information for the following purposes:

-Medical Care: To diagnose and treat your condition, including ordering and reviewing

tests, scheduling procedures, and managing follow-up care.

-Appointments & Reminders: To schedule appointments, send reminders, and provide

information about upcoming treatments.

- Billing & Insurance: To process payments, submit claims to insurance companies, and

verify coverage for medical services.

- Communication: To communicate with you about your health, follow-up care, and

general health information, including via text messages, email, and phone calls (with

your consent).

-Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To comply with healthcare laws and regulations,

including HIPAA, and in response to requests from law enforcement or government

authorities when required.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the privacy and security of your personal health information seriously. We use a variety

of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure your information is protected from

unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

- Electronic Records: Our office uses encrypted and secure electronic medical records

systems to protect the data you provide.

- Paper Records: We store paper records in locked areas to prevent unauthorized access.

- Employee Training: All of our staff members are trained on the importance of

maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of patient information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal health information with the following:

-Healthcare Providers: For coordination of your care (e.g., specialists, hospitals, and

labs).

-Insurance Companies: To verify coverage, process claims, and manage billing.

-Business Associates: We may share your information with third-party contractors who

assist with services like billing, IT support, or appointment reminders (they are also

required to protect your privacy).

- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or other

authorities if required by law (e.g., in response to a subpoena or legal investigation).

We will never sell or rent your personal health information to third parties.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information

You have the right to:

-Access Your Information: You may request a copy of your health information that we

have on file, subject to certain limitations.

-Request Corrections: You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal

health information.

-Request Restrictions: You may request restrictions on how we use or share your

information, although we are not required to comply with all such requests.

-Receive Confidential Communications: You may request to receive communications in

a confidential manner (e.g., via encrypted email or text message).

-Opt-out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional

materials from us at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our office at (256)292-7511 or

[email protected].

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal

requirements. When we update our Privacy Policy, we will post the revised version on our

website and include the effective date at the top of the document.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal

health information, please contact us at:

Rebel Foot & Ankle

1601 veterans Dr Unit #112, Scottsboro, Al, 35769

P - (256)292-7511

F – (855)576-3609

[email protected]