Louisiana Chiropractic Center
Privacy Policy

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Schedule an appointment
• Complete a contact form
• Submit new patient forms
• Communicate with our office

This information may include:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Date of birth
• Health-related information necessary for care

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Schedule and manage appointments
• Provide chiropractic care and related services
• Communicate with you regarding your care
• Respond to inquiries
• Maintain accurate medical and administrative records

3. MEDICAL INFORMATION & HIPAA

As a healthcare provider, Louisiana Chiropractic Center complies with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Your protected health information (PHI) is handled in accordance with these regulations and is only used or disclosed as permitted or required by law.

4. INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information when necessary to:

• Coordinate care
• Process administrative or billing functions
• Comply with legal obligations
• Support personal injury cases when authorized

5. WEBSITE DATA

When you visit our website, certain non-personal data may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited

This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.

6. COOKIES

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if desired.

7. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

You may request to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request limitations on certain uses

To do so, contact our office directly.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Louisiana Chiropractic Center
Phone: (504) 828-5285

11. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.

Please review it carefully.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

Louisiana Chiropractic Center is committed to protecting the privacy of your medical information. As a healthcare provider, we are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use and disclose your medical information for the following purposes:

1. TREATMENT

We may use your information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.

Example: Sharing information with another healthcare provider involved in your treatment.

2. PAYMENT

We may use your information to bill and collect payment for services.

Example: Submitting information to insurance companies or third-party payers.

3. HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS

We may use your information to support our business activities and improve care.

Example: Quality assessment, staff training, or administrative functions.

4. PERSONAL INJURY CASES

With your authorization, we may share relevant medical information with your attorney or other parties involved in your personal injury claim to support documentation and case coordination.

5. AS REQUIRED BY LAW

We may disclose your information when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.

6. PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

We may disclose information to:

• Prevent or control disease
• Report abuse or neglect
• Prevent serious threats to health or safety

USES REQUIRING YOUR AUTHORIZATION

We will obtain your written authorization for uses not described above, including:

• Marketing communications (if applicable)
• Release of records to third parties not involved in your care

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your health information:

1. RIGHT TO ACCESS

You may request a copy of your medical records.

2. RIGHT TO REQUEST CORRECTIONS

You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

3. RIGHT TO REQUEST RESTRICTIONS

You may request limitations on how your information is used or disclosed.

4. RIGHT TO CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS

You may request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., phone, email).

5. RIGHT TO AN ACCOUNTING OF DISCLOSURES

You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made.

6. RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLAINT

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We are required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your information
• Provide you with this notice
• Follow the terms of this notice
• Notify you in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise your rights, contact: