Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Willamette Valley Imaging and Diagnostics! We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our patients' personal and health information, as well as the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to safeguarding the privacy and security of our patients' personal and health information.
This privacy policy adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal health information (PHI). We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure compliance with HIPAA. Our staff are trained on HIPAA regulations and are required to uphold these standards in handling PHI. This commitment extends to all our operations, ensuring patient privacy and data security.
This privacy policy adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal health information (PHI). We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure compliance with HIPAA. Our staff are trained on HIPAA regulations and are required to uphold these standards in handling PHI. This commitment extends to all our operations, ensuring patient privacy and data security.
2. Information We Collect
At Willamette Valley Imaging and Diagnostics, we collect personal identification information from our patients, which includes your name, date of birth, contact information, and any other identifying details.
a. Personal Identification:
a. Personal Identification:
At Willamette Valley Imaging and Diagnostics, we collect personal identification information from our patients, which includes your name, date of birth, contact information, and any other identifying details.
b. Health Information:
We also gather health information, such as your medical history, current health conditions, diagnostic results, and treatment plans, to provide you with the best healthcare services.
c. Payment Information:
Details regarding your insurance provider, policy number, and payment history are collected for billing and insurance purpose
3. Use of Your Information
Your information is used to facilitate healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, appointment scheduling, and billing. It's also used to improve our service quality and for internal record keeping.
a. Patient Information:
a. Patient Information:
Patient information is used to facilitate healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, appointment scheduling, and billing. We also use this data to improve our service quality and for internal record keeping.
b. Visitor Information:
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, including your name, email address, website (if provided), IP address, and browser user agent string. This information helps us with spam detection.
4. Sharing Your Information
We take privacy seriously, whether you are a patient or a website visitor.
a. Patient Information:
We may share your patient information with other healthcare providers for referral purposes, with insurance companies for billing, and as required by law. Rest assured, we ensure that these parties have adequate privacy policies in place to protect your data.
b. Visitor Information:
For website visitors, please note that if you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Other than that, we do not share your visitor information with third parties.
5. Data Security
We are committed to safeguarding your data, whether you are a patient or a visitor. We implement strict security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, track website usage statistics,and for targeted advertising. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Third-party Services
We utilize third-party services for electronic medical records, appointment scheduling, and payment processing for our patients. These services are bound by confidentiality agreements and comply with relevant privacy laws. For website visitors, please be aware that visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
8. International Data Transfers
For patient data, we do not engage in international data transfers. All data is stored and processed within the United States. For website visitors, please note that visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
9. Retention of Data
We retain patient data for a period defined by state and federal regulations, after which it is securely disposed of or anonymized. For website visitors, if you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
10. Compliance with Healthcare Laws
We comply with all applicable healthcare laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).text to access the formatting toolbar.
11. Your Rights
Whether you are a patient or a website visitor, you have rights. Patients can access personal data, request corrections, or have data deleted through our patient portal or by contacting our office. Website visitors can see, edit, or delete their personal information left in comments and can request data exports or erasure, as described above.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes regarding privacy matters can be addressed to our Privacy Officer. We aim to resolve disputes swiftly and fairly.
13. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this policy. All changes will be posted on our website and, where applicable, communicated directly to our patients and website visitors.
14. Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@wvdiagnostics.com or call us at (555) 987-6543. We value your privacy and are here to assist you.