Effective Date: June 9, 2025 At Opulent Clinical Group, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state regulations. This page outlines how we safeguard your Protected Health Information (PHI), your rights, and how we handle data in our clinical research and patient care operations.
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is a federal law that sets national standards for the protection of health information. It requires healthcare providers and organizations like ours to implement safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of patients’ PHI.
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
PHI includes any information in your medical record or shared with us that can be used to identify you and relates to:
- Your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition
- The provision of healthcare to you
- Payment for healthcare services
How We Use and Disclose Your Information
Your PHI may be used or disclosed in the following ways:
- For Treatment: To coordinate care with physicians, labs, pharmacies, or other healthcare professionals.
- For Research: With your consent, PHI may be used for clinical research studies in accordance with IRB approval and HIPAA privacy standards.
- For Payment: To bill and obtain payment from you, your insurance provider, or a third party.
- For Healthcare Operations: To evaluate our services, train staff, and conduct quality assessments.
- We do not sell or disclose your PHI to third parties for marketing or other purposes without your explicit written authorization.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
As a patient of Opulent Clinical Group, you have the right to:
- Access your medical records and obtain a copy upon request
- Request corrections to your PHI if you believe it’s inaccurate or incomplete
- Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI
- Request restrictions on how your PHI is used or shared
- Request confidential communications (e.g., contact you at a specific phone number or address)
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Safeguards We Have in Place
To protect your PHI, we implement:
- Administrative safeguards: Staff training, access controls, and strict privacy policies
- Technical safeguards: Secure electronic medical records (EMRs), data encryption, firewalls
- Physical safeguards: Secure office spaces, locked cabinets, and controlled facility access
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our HIPAA compliance, your rights, or need to file a complaint, please contact: Privacy Officer Opulent Clinical Group 2140 Grand Ave Suite 230 Chino Hills, CA 91709 Phone: 909.606.3555 Email: info@opulent-clinicalgroup.com You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) if you believe your rights have been violated.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this HIPAA Compliance Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page and are effective immediately upon posting.