NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

As required  by the privacy regulations created as a result  of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability  Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This notice describes how health information about you (as a patient of this practice) may be used and disclosed and how

you can get access to your individually identifiable health information.

Please review this notice carefully.

1. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY:

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance™ is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your individually identifiable health  information (also  called  protected health  information,  or PHI). In conducting our business, we will create records regarding you and the treatment and services we provide to you.  We are required  by law to maintain the confidentiality  of health  information that  identifies you.  We also are required  by law to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and the privacy practices that  we maintain in our practice concerning your PHI. By federal  and state law, we must follow the terms of the Notice of Privacy Practices that we have in effect at the time.

We realize that these laws are complicated, but we must provide you with the following important information:

• How we may use and disclose your PHI,
• Your privacy rights in your PHI,
• Our obligations concerning the use and disclosure of your PHI.

The terms of this notice apply to all records containing your PHI that are created or retained by our practice.  We reserve the right to revise or amend this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any revision or amendment to this notice will be effective for all of your records that our practice has created or maintained in the past, and for any of your records that we may create or maintain in the future.  Our practice will post a copy of our current Notice in our offices in a visible location at all times, and you may request a copy of our most current Notice at any time.

1. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT:

Elevate Health & Performance™ staff at (215-545-6500).

1. WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PHI IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

The following categories describe the different ways in which we may use and disclose your PHI.

2. Treatment. Our practice may use your PHI to treat you. For example,  we may ask you to have  laboratory tests (such  as blood or urine tests), and  we may use  the results to help us reach  a diagnosis.  We might  use  your PHI in order to write a prescription for you, or we might disclose your PHI to a pharmacy when we order a prescription for you. Many of the people who work for our practice – including, but not limited to, our doctors and nurses – may use  or disclose your PHI in order to treat  you or to assist others in your treatment. Additionally, we may disclose your PHI to others who may assist in your care, such  as your spouse, children or parents. Finally, we may also disclose your PHI to other  health  care  providers for purposes related  to your treatment.
3. Payment. Our practice may use and disclose your PHI in order to bill and collect payment for the services and items you may receive  from us.   For example,  we may contact your health  insurer  to certify that  you are eligible for benefits (and for what  range  of benefits),  and we may provide your insurer  with details  regarding your treatment to determine if your insurer will cover, or pay for, your treatment. We also may use and disclose your PHI to obtain  payment from third parties that  may be responsible for such  costs, such  as family members. Also, we may use your PHI to bill you directly for services and items. We may disclose your PHI to other health  care providers and entities to assist in their billing and collection  efforts.
4. Health care operations. Our practice may use and disclose your PHI to operate our business. As examples of the ways in which we may use and disclose your information for our operations, our practice may use your PHI to evaluate the quality of care  you received  from us, or to conduct cost-management and  business planning  activities  for our practice.  We may disclose your PHI to other health  care providers and entities to assist in their health  care operations.
5. Appointment reminders. Our practice may use and disclose your PHI to contact you and remind you of an appointment.
6. Treatment options. Our practice may use and disclose your PHI to inform you of potential treatment options or alternatives.
7. Health-related benefits and services. Our practice may use and disclose your PHI to inform you of health-related benefits or services that may be of interest to you.
8. Release of information to family/friends. Our practice may release your PHI to a friend or family member that is involved in your care, or who assists in taking care of you. For example, a parent or guardian may ask that a baby sitter take their child to the pediatrician’s office for treatment of a cold. In this example,  the baby sitter  may have  access to this child’s medical information.
9. Disclosures required by law. Our practice will use and disclose your PHI when we are required to do so by federal, state or local law.
10. D. USE AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PHI IN CERTAIN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

The following categories describe unique scenarios in which we may use or disclose your identifiable health  information:

1. Public health risks. Our practice may disclose your PHI to public health authorities that are authorized by law to collect information for the purpose of:

• Maintaining vital records, such as births and deaths,
• Reporting child abuse or neglect,
• Preventing or controlling disease, injury or disability,
• Notifying a person regarding potential exposure to a communicable disease,
• Notifying a person regarding a potential risk for spreading or contracting a disease or condition,
• Reporting reactions to drugs or problems with products or devices,
• Notifying individuals if a product or device they may be using has been recalled,
• Notifying appropriate government agency(ies) and authority(ies) regarding the potential abuse or neglect of an adult patient (including domestic violence); however, we will only disclose this information if the  patient agrees or we are  required  or authorized by law to disclose this information,
• Notifying your employer under limited circumstances related primarily to workplace injury or illness or medical  surveillance.

2. Health oversight activities. Our practice may  disclose your PHI to a health  oversight agency for activities  authorized by law.  Oversight  activities  can  include, for example,  investigations, inspections, audits,  surveys,  licensure and disciplinary actions; civil, administrative and criminal procedures or actions; or other  activities  necessary for the government to monitor government programs, compliance with civil rights laws and the health  care system in general.
3. Lawsuits and similar proceedings. Our practice may use and disclose your PHI in response to a court  or administrative order, if you are involved in a lawsuit or similar proceeding. We also may disclose your PHI in 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 to obtain an order protecting the information the party has  requested.
4. Law enforcement. We may release PHI if asked to do so by a law enforcement official:

• Regarding a crime victim in certain situations, if we are unable to obtain the person’s agreement,
• Concerning a death we believe has resulted from criminal conduct,
• Regarding criminal conduct at our offices,
• In response to a warrant, summons, court order, subpoena or similar legal process,
• To identify/locate a suspect, material witness, fugitive or missing person,
• In an emergency, to report a crime (including the location or victim(s) of the crime, or the description, identity or location of the perpetrator).

6. Serious threats to health or safety. Our practice may use  and 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. Under these circumstances, we will only make  disclosures to a person or organization able to help prevent  the threat.
7. Military. Our practice may disclose your PHI if you are a member of U.S. or foreign military forces (including veterans) and if required by the appropriate authorities.
8. National security. Our practice may disclose your PHI to federal  officials for intelligence  and national  security activities authorized by law.  We also may disclose your PHI to federal and national  security activities  authorized by law.  We also may disclose your PHI to federal  officials in order to protect the president, other  officials or foreign heads of state, or to conduct investigations.
9. Inmates. Our practice 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.
10. Workers’ compensation. Our practice may release your PHI for workers’ compensation and similar programs.
11. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PHI:

You have the following rights regarding the PHI that we maintain about you:

1. Confidential communications. You have the right to request that our practice communicate with you about your health and related issues in a particular manner or at a certain location.   For instance, you may ask that we contact you at home, rather than  work.  In order to request a type of confidential communication, you must make  a written  request to Elevate Health & Performance™ (215-545-6500) specifying  the requested method of contact, or the location where you wish to be contacted. Our practice will accommodate reasonable requests. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
2. Requesting restrictions. You have the  right to request a restriction in our use  or disclosure of your PHI for treatment, payment or health  care  operations. Additionally, you have the right to request that  we restrict our disclosure of your PHI to only certain  individuals involved in your care or the payment for your care, such  as family members and friends.  We are not required to agree  to your request; however, if we do agree, we are bound by our agreement except when otherwise required by law, in emergencies or when the information is necessary to treat you. In order to request a restriction in our use or disclosure of your PHI, you must make your request in writing to Elevate Health & Performance™ (215-545-6500). Your request must describe in a clear and concise fashion:

• The information you wish restricted,
• Whether you are requesting to limit our practice’s use, disclosure or both,
• To whom you want the limits to apply.

3. Inspection and copies. You have the right to inspect and obtain  a copy of the PHI that  may be used  to make  decisions about you, including patient medical  records and  billing records, but not including psychotherapy notes. You must submit your request in writing to Elevate Health & Performance™ (215-545-6500) in order to inspect and/or obtain a copy of your PHI. Our practice may charge a fee for the costs of copying, mailing, labor and supplies associated with your request. Our practice may deny your request to inspect and/or copy  in certain  limited  circumstances; however,  you may  request a review of our  denial. Another licensed health  care professional chosen by us will conduct reviews.
4. Amendment. You may ask us to amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete, and you may request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for our practice. To request an amendment, your request must be made in writing and submitted to Elevate Health & Performance™ (215-545-6500). You must provide us with a reason that supports your request for amendment. Our practice will deny your request if you fail to submit your request (and the reason supporting your request) in writing. Also, we may deny your request if you ask us to amend information that is in our opinion: (a) accurate and  complete; (b) not part  of the  PHI kept by or for the  practice; (c) not part  of the  PHI which you would be permitted to inspect and copy; or (d) not created by our practice, unless the individual or entity that created the information is not available to amend the information.
5. Accounting of disclosures. All of our patients have  the right to request an “accounting of disclosures.”  An “accounting of disclosures” is a list of certain  non-routine disclosures our practice has  made of your PHI for purposes not  related  to treatment, payment or operations.  Use of your PHI as  part  of the routine  patient care  in our practice is not required  to be documented – for example,  the doctor  sharing information with the nurse;  or the billing department using  your information to file your insurance claim.  In order to obtain an accounting of disclosures, you must submit your request in writing to Elevate Health & Performance™ (215-545-6500).  All requests for an “accounting of disclosures” must state a time  period, which  may  not  be longer than six (6) years from the date of disclosure and may not include dates before April 14, 2003.  The first list you request within a 12-month period is free of charge,  but our practice may charge you for additional lists within the same 12-month period.  Our practice will notify you of the costs involved with additional requests, and you may withdraw your request before you incur any costs.
6. Right to a paper copy of this notice.   You are entitled to receive a paper  copy of our notice of privacy practices. You may ask us to give you a copy of this notice at any time.  To obtain a paper copy of this notice, contact Elevate Health & Performance™ (215-545-6500).
7. Right to file a complaint. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human  Services.  To file a complaint with our practice, contact Elevate Health & Performance™ (215-545-6500). All complaints must be submitted in writing.  You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
8. Right to provide an authorization for other uses and disclosures. Our practice will obtain your written authorization for uses and disclosures that are not identified by this notice or permitted by applicable law. Any authorization you provide to us regarding the use and disclosure of your PHI may be revoked at any time in writing.  After you revoke your authorization, we will no longer use or disclose your PHI for the reasons described in the authorization. Please note: we are required  to retain records of your care.

Again, if you have any questions regarding this notice or our health information privacy policies, please contact Elevate Health & Performance™.

Online Privacy Policy 

ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance, (Elevate), is committed to keeping any and all personal information collected of those individuals that visit our website and make use of our online facilities and services accurate, confidential, secure and private. Our privacy policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet but to exceed most existing privacy standards.

THEREFORE, this Privacy Policy Agreement shall apply to BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance , and thus it shall govern any and all data collection and usage thereof. Through the use of www.elevate.health you are herein consenting to the following data procedures expressed within this agreement.

Collection of Information This website collects various types of information, such as:

• Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc., which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
• Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.

Please rest assured that this site shall only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested and any additional uses specifically provided on this site.

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance may have the occasion to collect anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion at a later time. We may also gather information about the type of browser you are using, IP address or type of operating system to assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent as a means to better understand the way in which other websites garner, make use of and share information collected.

Use of Information Collected

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from www.elevate.health. BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of our customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance may deem it necessary to follow websites and/or pages that our users may frequent in an effort to gleam what types of services and/or products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance may disclose your personal information, without prior notice to you, only if required to do so in accordance with applicable laws and/or in a good faith belief that such action is deemed necessary or is required in an effort to:

• Remain in conformance with any decrees, laws and/or statutes or in an effort to comply with any process which may be served upon BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance and/or our website;
• Maintain, safeguard and/or preserve all the rights and/or property of BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance; and
• Perform under demanding conditions in an effort to safeguard the personal safety of users of www.elevate.health and/or the general public.

Children Under Age of 13

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13) without verifiable parental consent. If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

All users and/or visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communication from us and/or reserve the right to discontinue receiving communications by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe to our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to Info@elevate.health. If you wish to unsubscribe or optout from any third party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe and/or opt-out.

Links to Other Web Sites

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. The aforementioned Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Security

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance shall endeavor and shall take every precaution to maintain adequate physical, procedural and technical security with respect to our offices and information storage facilities so as to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications in an effort to build users’ trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.

Changes to Privacy Policy Agreement

BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance reserves the right to update and/or change the terms of our privacy policy, and as such we will post those change to our website homepage at www.elevate.health, so that our users and/or visitors are always aware of the type of information we collect, how it will be used, and under what circumstances, if any, we may disclose such information. If at any point in time BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether or not to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

Acceptance of Terms

Through the use of this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the aforementioned Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you are in agreement and acceptance of such changes.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address. Email: info@elevate.health Telephone Number: 215-545-6500 Mailing Address: BONES Fitness Partnerships LLC dba Elevate Health & Performance 1528 Walnut St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

02/01/2019