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HIPAA & Privacy Notice

Your Privacy Rights

Ridge Road Family Dentistry is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect health information needed to provide you with dental care, including your medical history, examination findings, X-rays, treatment plans, and billing information. This information is maintained in your patient record.

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide you with dental treatment and care coordination
  • To obtain payment for services rendered
  • To maintain required health records
  • To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • To contact you with appointment reminders and important health information

When We May Share Your Information

We may share your health information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, insurance companies for treatment authorization and payment, and as required by law. We will not sell your information or use it for marketing purposes without your explicit written consent.

Your Rights

  • Access to your medical records
  • Request corrections to your records
  • Request restrictions on uses and disclosures
  • Receive a detailed accounting of disclosures
  • Request confidential communications
  • File a complaint about our privacy practices

Security of Your Information

We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your health information. Our staff is trained on privacy practices, and we limit access to your records to those who need it for your care.

ADA Accessibility

Ridge Road Family Dentistry is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to our services, office, and website. If you require assistance or accommodations, please contact us at (440) 886-4600 or ridgerdfamilydentistry@yahoo.com.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this notice or our privacy practices, or to request your medical records, please contact:

Ridge Road Family Dentistry

5752 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 44129

Phone: (440) 886-4600

Email: ridgerdfamilydentistry@yahoo.com

This notice is effective as of January 1, 2024, and may be updated periodically. We will provide you with a revised notice if material changes are made to our privacy practices.