Privacy Policy update for Heartland Endocrine Group

Effective Date: September 14, 2024

1. Introduction

Heartland Endocrine Group (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

     

      • Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, Social Security number, insurance information, and emergency contact details.

      • Health Information: Medical history, treatment records, test results, prescriptions, and other health-related information.

      • Payment Information: Billing details, credit card information, and other payment-related data.

      • Technical Information: IP addresses, browser types, access times, and websites you visit before and after our site.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use your information for purposes including, but not limited to:

       

        • Providing medical care and treatment.

        • Scheduling appointments and sending reminders.

        • Processing billing and payments.

        • Communicating with you regarding your health care.

        • Conducting quality improvement activities.

        • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

      4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

      We may share your information with:

         

          • Healthcare Providers: Other medical professionals involved in your care.

          • Insurance Companies: For billing and payment purposes.

          • Business Associates: Third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as billing and IT support, under strict confidentiality agreements.

          • Legal Authorities: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.

        5. Data Security

        We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Despite these measures, no data transmission over the internet or data storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

        6. Your Rights

        You have the right to:

           

            • Access and obtain a copy of your health information.

            • Request corrections to your health information.

            • Receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information.

            • Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information.

            • Revoke your consent for us to use or share your information, except where we have already taken action based on your consent.

          7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

          We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.

          8. Contact Us

          If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

          Heartland Endocrine Group
          Attn: Privacy Officer
          4620 E 53rd St, Suite 200
          Davenport, IA, 52807
          Phone: 563-224-2212
          Fax: 563-202-2911 

          9. Acknowledgment

          By receiving care from Heartland Endocrine Group, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

          Heartland Endocrine Group
          4620 E 53rd St, Suite 200, Davenport, IA, 52807
          Phone: 563-224-2212 | Fax: 563-202-2911