HIPAA Compliance & Patient Privacy

At Long Branch Chiropractic, protecting your personal health information is a responsibility we take seriously. We are committed to maintaining the privacy, accuracy, and security of your medical information in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Any health information you share with our office—whether in person, online, or over the phone—is handled with care and confidentiality. We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Your information is used only for legitimate healthcare purposes, such as:

• Providing and coordinating your care
• Processing insurance claims and payments
• Supporting internal operations related to treatment and billing
• Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or misuse patient information under any circumstances.

How Your Information May Be Used

Your protected health information may be shared when necessary to:

• Deliver treatment or coordinate care with other healthcare providers
• Submit claims and receive payment from insurance carriers
• Operate and manage our practice efficiently and lawfully

Any sharing of information is limited to what is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Your Rights as a Patient

You have specific rights regarding your health information, including the right to:

• Request access to or copies of your medical records
• Ask for corrections if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete
• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures when applicable
• Receive confidential communications in a manner you request
• Obtain a copy of our full Notice of Privacy Practices

Requests related to your records or privacy rights can be made by contacting our office directly.

Online Forms & Digital Communication

When you submit information through our website or patient portals, we take steps to help protect that data. While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we use reasonable safeguards to reduce risk and maintain compliance with privacy standards.

We recommend that patients avoid submitting highly sensitive information through unsecured networks or shared devices.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as regulations or operational practices change. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will apply to information we maintain.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about how your information is handled, or if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact our office. We are committed to addressing concerns promptly and respectfully.