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    By accessing and using www.munozeyecare.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

    -Use Of Website

    You must be at least 13 years old to use this website.

    You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

    -Medical Disclaimer

    The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns.

    We do not provide medical diagnoses or treatment through this website. Any information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your specific medical condition.

    -Privacy Policy

    Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    -Intellectual Property

    All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and videos, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from this website without our express written permission.

    -Any trademarks or service marks used on this website are the property of their respective owners.

    -Limitation Of Liability

    We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on this website. Your use of the website is at your own risk.

    We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website.

    -Links To Third-Party Websites

    This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information on such websites.

    The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement or approval of the linked website.

    -Modification Of Terms

    We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website.

    -Governing Law

    These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Texas.

  • This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review carefully. The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) requires all health care records and other individually identifiable health information (Protected Health Information-hereafter known as PHI) used or disclosed to us in any form, whether electronically, on paper, or orally, be kept confidential. This federal law gives you, the patient, significant new rights to understand and control how your health information is used. HIPAA provides penalties for covered entities that misuse personal health information. As required by HIPAA, we have prepared this explanation of how we are required to maintain the privacy of your health information and how we may use and disclose your health information.

    Without specific written authorization, we are permitted to use and disclose your health care records for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations.

     Treatment means providing, coordinating, or managing health care and related services by one or more health care providers. Examples of treatment would include routine vision exams, punctual occlusion, glaucoma testing, contact lens insertion and removal instructions, etc.

     Payment means such activities as obtaining reimbursement for services, confirming coverage, billing or collection activities, and utilization review. An example of this would be billing your vision plan for your vision services.

     Health Care Operations include the business aspect of running our practice, such as conduction quality assessment and improvement activities, auditing functions, cost-management analysis, and customer service. An example would include a periodic assessment of our documentation protocols, etc.

    In addition, your confidential information may be used to remind you of an appointment (by phone or mail), or provide you with information about treatment options or other health-related services including release of information to friends and family members that are directly involved in your case or who assist in taking care of you. We will use and disclose your PHI to order contact lens trials or other items specific to your needs and prescription. We will disclose your PHI when we are required to do so by federal, state, or local law. We may disclose your PHI to public health authorities that are authorized by law to collect information, to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law included but not limited to: response to a court or administrative order, if you are involved in a lawsuit or similar proceeding, response to a discovery request, subpoena, or other lawful process by another party involved in the dispute, but only if we have made an effort to inform you of the request or if the request to obtain an order protecting the information the party has requested. We will release your PHI if requested by a law enforcement official for any circumstance required by law. We may release your PHI to a medical examiner or coroner to identify a deceased individual or to identify cause of death. If necessary, we may also release information in order for funeral directors to perform their jobs. We may release PHI to organizations that handle organ, eye, or tissue procurement or transplantation if you are an organ donor. We may disclose your PHI when necessary to reduce or prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of another individual or the public health. Under these circumstances, we will only make disclosures to a person or organization able to prevent the treat. We may disclose your PHI to federal officials for intelligence and national security activities authorized by law. We may disclose your PHI to federal officials in order to protect the President, other officials or foreign heads of state, or to conduct investigations. We may disclose your PHI to correctional institutions or law enforcement officials if you are an inmate or under the custody of a law enforcement official. Disclosure for these purposes would be necessary: (a) for the institution to provide health care services to you, (b) for the safety and security of the institution, and/or (c) to protect your health and safety or the health and safety of other individuals or the public. We may release your PHI for workers’ compensation and similar programs.

    Any other uses and disclosures will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke such authorization in writing and we are required to honor and abide by that written request, except to the extent that we have already taken actions relying on your authorization.

    You have certain rights to your PHI, which you can exercise by presenting a written request to our Privacy Officer at the practice address listed below:

     The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of PHI, including those related to disclosure to family members, other relatives, close personal friends, or any other person identified by you. We are, however, not required to agree to a requested restriction. If we do agree to a restriction, we must abide by it unless you agree in writing to remove it.

     The right to request to receive confidential communications of PHI from us by alternative means or at alternative locations.

     The right to access, inspect, and copy your PHI.

     The right to request an amendment to your PHI.

     The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of PHI outside of treatment, payment, and health care operations.

     The right to obtain a paper copy of this notice from us upon request.

    We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION. We are required to abide by the terms of the Notice of Privacy Practices currently in effect. We reserve the right to change the terms of our Notice of Privacy Practices and to make the new notice provisions effective for all PHI that we maintain. Revisions to our notice of Privacy Practices will be posted on the effective date and you may request a written copy of the Revised Notice from this office.

    You have the right to file a formal, written complaint with us at the address below, or with the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, in the event you feel your privacy rights have been violated. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

    For more information about Privacy Practices, please contact:

    Munoz EyeCare PLLC

    121 Louis henna blvd, Round Rock, Tx, 78626

    512-691-7008

    For more information about HIPAA or to file a complaint: The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Civil Rights 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 877-696-6775 (toll-free)