Disclaimer & Privacy Notice

Last updated: 6.11.2025

Summary of Rights and Obligations Concerning Health Information

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, your rights regarding your health information, and our obligations to protect it. Diamond Performance Physical Therapy and Athletic Training ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal health information (PHI).

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we are required to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your health information.

  • Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

  • Comply with the terms of our current Notice of Privacy Practices.

We Reserve the Right to Change Our Practices

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices at any time. Any changes will apply to all health information we maintain, including information obtained before the change. When we make a material change to our privacy practices, we will update this page and include the effective date of the new practices.

We May Use or Disclose Your Medical Information in the Following Ways

The following categories describe the different ways we may use and disclose your health information without your specific authorization:

  • For Treatment: We may use your information to provide you with medical care or services and coordinate your care with other providers.

  • For Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to bill and receive payment for the services we provide to you.

  • For Healthcare Operations: We may use and share your information to run our practice, improve your care, and contact you when necessary.

  • For Legal Requirements: We may disclose your health information when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.

  • To Prevent a Serious Threat: We may use or disclose your health information when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or the health and safety of others.

  • For Public Health and Safety: We may share your health information for public health activities, including reporting communicable diseases, injuries, and abuse or neglect.

  • Workers’ Compensation: Your health information may be disclosed as authorized by and necessary to comply with workers’ compensation laws.

  • Law Enforcement and Government Requests: We may disclose your health information to law enforcement officials or government agencies when required for national security, military activity, or other law enforcement purposes.

Authorization for Other Uses of Medical Information

Any use or disclosure of your health information not described in this notice will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke that authorization, in writing, at any time. Revocation will not affect any use or disclosure already made with your permission.

Your Health Information Rights

You have the following rights regarding your medical information:

  • Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to view and receive a copy of your health records, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Request an Amendment: If you believe the information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.

  • Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of disclosures of your health information made in the past six years, excluding certain routine disclosures.

  • Right to Request Restrictions: You may request limits on how we use or disclose your health information. We are not required to agree to your request, but we will comply when legally required.

  • Right to Request Confidential Communications: You can ask us to communicate with you in a specific way (e.g., only by mail or phone).

  • Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice: You have the right to receive a paper copy of this notice, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint:

  • With our office: Contact us directly using the information at the bottom of this page.

  • With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

To file a complaint with us, please submit a written statement to:

Diamond Performance PT & AT
[Insert Business Address]
📧 Email: [Insert Email Address]
📞 Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

Website and Communication Are Not HIPAA Compliant

Please note that www.diamondperformanceptat.com is not a HIPAA-compliant platform. Any information you submit through this website, including forms, chat features, or email, is not secure and should not include protected health information (PHI).

For your privacy, do not submit medical information via website contact forms or email. Instead, contact us directly using secure and approved channels.

Educational Use Only – Not Medical Advice

All content provided on this website — including blog articles, videos, downloadable materials, and social media — is for informational and educational purposes only.

The information found on this website:

  • Is not medical advice.

  • Should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical or health condition.

  • Is not a substitute for advice from a licensed medical professional.

Always consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.