ELMNT IR Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
ELMNT IR is required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), provide this Notice of Privacy Practices, and comply with the terms of this Notice.
Protected Health Information includes information about your health, medical care, and payment for healthcare services that can identify you.
Our Responsibilities
ELMNT IR is required to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information.
- Provide you with this Notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices.
- Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your Protected Health Information.
- Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Treatment
We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare.
Examples include:
- Reviewing imaging studies
- Consulting with referring physicians
- Coordinating care with specialists
- Providing follow-up care
Payment
We may use and disclose your information to obtain payment for healthcare services.
Examples include:
- Billing insurance companies
- Verifying insurance eligibility
- Obtaining prior authorizations
- Collecting payment for services rendered
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information to operate and improve our practice.
Examples include:
- Quality improvement activities
- Staff education and training
- Credentialing
- Accreditation
- Risk management
- Business planning
Appointment Reminders
We may contact you regarding:
- Upcoming appointments
- Procedure preparation instructions
- Follow-up appointments
- Recommended care
Communication may occur by phone, voicemail, text message, email, or mail unless you instruct us otherwise.
Individuals Involved in Your Care
With your permission, or when permitted by law, we may share relevant information with family members, caregivers, or others involved in your care.
As Required by Law
We may disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law, including:
- Public health reporting
- Law enforcement requests
- Court orders
- Health oversight activities
- Workers’ compensation claims
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Obtain a copy of your medical records.
- Request corrections to your records.
- Request confidential communications.
- Request restrictions on certain disclosures.
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures.
- Obtain a paper or electronic copy of this Notice.
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Certain requests may be subject to legal limitations or reasonable fees as permitted by law.
Electronic Communications
If you choose to communicate with ELMNT IR electronically, including through email or text messaging, you acknowledge that although we employ reasonable safeguards, electronic communication carries certain security risks.
Our Right to Revise This Notice
We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Revised Notices will apply to all Protected Health Information maintained by ELMNT IR and will be posted in our offices and on our website.
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact:
Privacy Officer
ELMNT IR
8436 W 3rd Street, Suite 701
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 310-496-1313
Email: privacy@elmntir.com
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.