HIPAA Policy for Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic

We may use or share your health information with or without your written permission, depending on the situation.

When Your Permission Is Not Needed

We may use or disclose your information without additional authorization for the following purposes:

Treatment

To coordinate your care with other healthcare professionals.
Example: If your chiropractor refers you for imaging or physical therapy, we may share your records with those providers.

Payment

To process insurance claims or billing for services you receive.
This may include:

• Obtaining prior authorizations
• Verifying coverage
• Billing and payment processing

Healthcare Operations

To monitor and improve the quality of our care.
This may include:

• Staff training and evaluation
• Quality assurance reviews
• Patient satisfaction initiatives

Abuse and Neglect

To report suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence to the appropriate authorities when legally required.

Appointment Reminders

We may contact you by phone, voicemail, text message, or email to remind you of upcoming appointments.
If you prefer not to receive reminders, please notify our front desk staff.

As Required by Law

We may share information when required by federal, state, or local laws, including court orders or subpoenas.

Government Functions

We may disclose information for national security, military, or veterans’ affairs as required by law.

Deceased Individuals

Information may be shared with coroners, medical examiners, or funeral directors for official duties.

Marketing

We may inform you about services that could benefit your health. You may opt out of these communications at any time.

Public Health Risks

We may report certain information to public health agencies to prevent or control disease, injury, or disability, including reporting to the FDA regarding product safety.

Regulatory Oversight

We may disclose information during audits, inspections, and licensing activities by authorized oversight agencies.

Research

We may share de-identified health information for approved research studies that meet HIPAA privacy standards.

Health and Safety Threats

We may use or share information to prevent or reduce serious threats to your health or the safety of others.

Workers’ Compensation

We may disclose information to comply with workers’ compensation laws related to job-related injuries or illness claims.

When Your Permission Is Required

For any other use not listed above, we must obtain your written authorization.
You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, but revocation cannot undo disclosures made with your prior consent.