Privacy Policy

Alpha Male Men's Clinic Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

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. If you have any questions about this Notice, please contact the Privacy Officer at Alpha Male Men’s Clinic at (803) 766-0999.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal health information (PHI). This Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) explains how we may use and disclose your PHI within our clinic or with outside parties to carry out treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. It also explains your rights and our legal obligations concerning your health information.

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI and to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices. We will follow the terms of this Notice and may update it at any time. Changes will apply to all PHI we maintain.

Upon your request, we will provide you with any revised Notice by:

Posting the new Notice in our office.
Making copies of the new Notice available upon request.
Posting the revised Notice on our website: www.scalphamale.com

Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information

We may use or disclose your PHI to provide healthcare treatment to you. Your PHI may be shared with providers, staff, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

Example: Your PHI may be shared with a specialist or referred provider to ensure they have the necessary information to treat you appropriately.

We may also disclose your PHI to outside entities that support your care, such as labs or imaging centers. Additionally, we may use or disclose your PHI to obtain payment for services, including contacting insurance companies or billing partners.

We may share PHI with:

Billing companies
Insurance companies or health plans
Government agencies to determine benefit eligibility
Collection agencies

Example: If you receive a procedure at our clinic, we may need to send your insurance company a list of services, such as lab tests or treatments, in order to be reimbursed.

We may also contact your health plan in advance to receive pre-authorization for services, which may involve sharing your PHI.

Your PHI may also be used for internal business functions such as:

Staff training and education
Quality assurance and process improvement
Investigating patient concerns or complaints

Disclosures Without Your Authorization

We may use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization in the following situations:

When required by law: For example, in reporting certain injuries or suspected abuse.
Public health activities: To prevent or control disease, report adverse events, or notify individuals at risk.
Health oversight activities: Such as audits, inspections, or investigations by government agencies.
Legal proceedings: If ordered by a court or in response to a subpoena, under certain conditions.
Law enforcement: To comply with legal requirements.
Coroners or funeral directors: To assist in identifying a deceased person or determining cause of death.
Medical research: When approved by an institutional review board with appropriate privacy safeguards.
National security or military activities: Under certain government-authorized circumstances.
Correctional institutions: If you are in custody, when necessary for your health or others’ safety.
Workers’ compensation: To comply with applicable laws.

Contact Information

Phone: (803) 766-0999
Email: scalphamale@gmail.com
Address: 2528 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169

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