HIPAA Privacy & Compliance Notice

Commitment to Privacy and Legal Compliance

DGP Health & Wellness is committed to maintaining the privacy, confidentiality, and security of your Protected Health Information (“PHI”) in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and its implementing regulations.

Under HIPAA, covered healthcare providers are required to safeguard PHI and comply with the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule when applicable.

PHI includes any information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future health condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare services.

Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information

DGP Health & Wellness may use and disclose your PHI strictly in accordance with applicable law, including but not limited to the following purposes:

  • Treatment, coordination, and management of your dental care
  • Payment processing and insurance-related activities
  • Healthcare operations, including administrative, quality assurance, and internal review processes

We may also disclose PHI when required by law, for public health activities, or to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. All uses and disclosures are limited to the minimum necessary information required to accomplish the intended purpose, in compliance with HIPAA standards.

No Medical Advice or Online Diagnosis

The content provided on this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of this Site does not establish a doctor patient relationship. Any personal or health information submitted through this Site is not intended to replace a direct consultation with a licensed dental professional.

Patient Rights Under HIPAA

In accordance with HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your health information:

  • The right to access and obtain copies of your health records
  • The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
  • The right to request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
  • The right to request confidential communications
  • The right to receive a Notice of Privacy Practices
DGP Health & Wellness will comply with all applicable legal requirements when responding to such requests.

Data Security and Protection Measures

DGP Health & Wellness implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your PHI. Despite these efforts, no system or method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using this Site, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

Breach Notification

In the event of a breach involving unsecured PHI, DGP Health & Wellness will provide notification in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state laws, including notification timelines and required disclosures.

Third Party Services and External Links

This Site may include links to third party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by DGP Health & Wellness. These external sites are not governed by this Notice and may not comply with HIPAA requirements.

Any website whose domain does not include www.dgphealthandwellness.com is considered external. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures, or content of those external sites.

Changes to This Notice

DGP Health & Wellness reserves the right to modify or update this Notice at any time, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Any updates will be posted on this Site and will apply to all PHI maintained by the practice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, DGP Health & Wellness shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from the use of this Site, including but not limited to unauthorized access, data breaches beyond reasonable control, or reliance on information presented herein

Contact Information

For questions regarding this Notice, your rights under HIPAA, or our privacy practices, please contact DGP Health & Wellness directly using the contact information provided on this Site.