OSD Surgery Center is committed to protecting the privacy of all patients. We follow all requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard patient information. It also describes patient rights and the choices available regarding personal health information.
We collect information needed to provide medical services and operate our facility. This may include:
All information is collected for medical treatment, healthcare operations, and billing purposes.
We use patient information only for purposes allowed by law. This includes:
We do not use patient information for marketing without written permission.
OSD Surgery Center shares patient information only when it is legally permitted, required for treatment, or authorized by the patient. Information may be shared with:
We do not share patient information with outside companies for unrelated purposes.
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect patient information. These safeguards include:
We work to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of patient information.
Patients have the right to:
Requests may be submitted to our Privacy Officer.
We store medical records for the time required by state and federal law. After the required period, records may be securely destroyed.
If a patient provides information through our website or online forms, the same privacy protections apply. We do not sell or trade online information. Website data may be used to improve site performance or communication.
OSD Surgery Center may update this Privacy Policy when needed to reflect changes in laws or facility practices. When changes occur, the updated policy will be available on our website.
