HIPAA Compliance and Patient Privacy

Effective Date: 12/2/2024 (updated)

Munish Lal MD PC is committed to protecting your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your health information, as well as your rights regarding your medical data.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our services, we may collect the following Protected Health Information (PHI) and personal data:

  • Your name, phone number, and email address
  • Medical history, treatment details, and health-related information
  • Insurance information and payment details
  • Appointment scheduling and communication records
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide through our website or patient forms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and coordinate healthcare services
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Process payments and insurance claims
  • Communicate with you regarding your treatment and healthcare needs
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and security obligations

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement HIPAA-compliant security measures to safeguard your personal and health-related data, including:

  • Encryption and secure data storage
  • Access controls to limit unauthorized access
  • Secure transmission of sensitive information
  • Regular audits and compliance checks

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your PHI only under the following circumstances:

  • With healthcare providers involved in your treatment
  • With insurance companies for billing and claims processing
  • With authorized third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support)
  • When required by law, such as for public health reporting, law enforcement, or legal proceedings
  • With your explicit consent, if required for purposes beyond healthcare operations

We do not sell, rent, or share your health information for marketing purposes without your written authorization.

5. Your Rights Under HIPAA

Under HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your health information:

  • Access & Copies: You can request a copy of your medical records.
  • Amendments: You may request corrections to your PHI if inaccurate.
  • Restrictions: You can ask us to limit how we use or disclose your PHI.
  • Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you using a specific method (e.g., phone, email, mail).
  • Accounting of Disclosures: You can ask for a list of certain disclosures made of your PHI.
  • Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with Munish Lal MD PC or the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at HHS.gov.

6. Opting Out of Communications

You may opt out of non-essential communications (such as SMS reminders) at any time by replying STOP to our messages or contacting us at care@munishlalmd.com.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations and our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this HIPAA Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Munish Lal MD PC
2841 Lomita Blvd Suite 205 Torrance CA 90505
Email: admin@munishlalmd.com
Phone: 424.254.3592