Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
VIPT Concierge Physical Therapy
At VIPT Concierge Physical Therapy, your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information are extremely important to us. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI), and how you can access your information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
How We Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use or disclose your health information for purposes of:
Treatment:
Sharing information with physicians, specialists, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
Healthcare Operations: To ensure quality of care, evaluate staff performance, or conduct business operations related to your treatment.
Payment: Though we do not bill insurance directly, we may provide documentation to you or authorized third parties upon your request (e.g., for FSA or HSA submission).
Appointment Reminders: We may contact you by phone, text, or email to confirm upcoming visits or share follow-up instructions.
We may also use or disclose your information as required by law, such as in response to a court order or to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
As a patient of VIPT Concierge Physical Therapy, you have the right to:
Request a copy of your medical records
Ask us to correct your records if you believe they are inaccurate
Request confidential communication (e.g., by email or mail only)
Place restrictions on how we use or disclose certain health information
Obtain a list of disclosures of your information upon written request
File a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise these rights, please submit your request in writing to our privacy contact listed below.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Your Privacy
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information and to provide you with this Notice. VIPT Concierge Physical Therapy is committed to maintaining the security of your health data and ensuring your trust in our care.
We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time, and any changes will be posted on our website and available upon request.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Privacy Officer at VIPT Concierge Physical Therapy in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida