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Notice of Privacy Practices — Summary

A plain-language summary of how Wasatch Foot & Ankle Institute uses, shares, and protects your health information.

Our commitment to your privacy

Wasatch Foot & Ankle Institute is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms currently in effect. This summary highlights the key points of our full Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at either office upon request.

How we may use and share your health information

We may use and share your health information for treatment (coordinating your care among providers), payment (billing your insurance or processing payment), and healthcare operations (quality improvement, training, and administrative activities). We may also share limited information for appointment reminders, to comply with the law, or in the case of a public health or safety need, generally only with your authorization or as permitted by HIPAA.

Your rights regarding your health information

  • Request a copy of your medical and billing records
  • Request a correction to your records if you believe information is inaccurate
  • Request confidential communication or restrictions on how your information is shared
  • Ask for a list of certain disclosures we've made of your information
  • Receive a paper copy of the full Notice of Privacy Practices, even if you agreed to receive it electronically
  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Our responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise your information, and follow the duties and privacy practices described in our full notice.

Changes to this notice

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of our full Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any changes will apply to health information we already have as well as information we receive in the future. The current notice is always available at our offices and on this website.

Questions or concerns

If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact our office directly. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services without fear of retaliation.

Reviewed by the physicians at Wasatch Foot & Ankle Institute. This page is a general summary and does not replace the full Notice of Privacy Practices available at our offices.

Common Questions

Privacy practices FAQs

How is my health information used?

We use your health information for treatment, billing, and everyday healthcare operations such as quality improvement and staff training, generally only sharing it beyond that with your authorization or as permitted by law.

Can I get a copy of my medical records?

Yes. You have the right to request a copy of your medical and billing records. Contact the office nearest you to submit your request.

Can I request that my information be shared only in a certain way?

Yes. You can request confidential communication or ask us to restrict how certain information is shared. We will accommodate reasonable requests.

Where can I get the full Notice of Privacy Practices?

A complete copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available at either office upon request, and we can provide it in paper form even if you've previously agreed to receive it electronically.

What if I believe my privacy rights were violated?

You can file a complaint directly with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the care you receive from us.

Ready When You Are

Questions about your privacy rights?

Reach out to the location nearest you — our team is happy to walk you through our privacy practices.