HIPAA PRIVACY NOTICE
Elite Aesthetics – New York City
Last updated: December 2025
At Elite Aesthetics, your privacy is extremely important to us. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of your personal health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This Notice explains how we use, disclose, and safeguard your health information, and outlines your rights as a patient of Elite Aesthetics.
HOW WE USE AND SHARE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
We may use or disclose your protected health information (PHI) for the following purposes:
TREATMENT
To provide, coordinate, or manage your care, including consultations, follow-up communication, or coordination with other providers at your request.
PAYMENT
To process payments for services you receive, including billing, invoicing, or eligibility verification when applicable.
HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS
For internal administrative purposes such as quality assessment, training, improving patient experience, and ensuring our services meet clinical and regulatory standards.
We will not use or share your information for purposes outside of these categories without your explicit written authorization.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A PATIENT
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your health records
- Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate information
- Request confidential communication, such as contacting you at an alternative phone number or email
- Ask for a list of disclosures of your health information
- Request restrictions on how your information is used (when legally permissible)
- File a privacy complaint without fear of retaliation
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact our office directly or file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND TREATMENT IMAGES
Elite Aesthetics may collect treatment-related photos as part of your clinical evaluation. These images are treated as protected health information.
We will not use or publish identifiable photos for marketing or educational purposes without your explicit written consent.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
By law, Elite Aesthetics is required to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI
- Inform you of our legal duties and privacy practices through this Notice
- Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise your information
- Follow the terms of this Notice as long as it remains in effect
We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website.
QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS
If you have questions about this Notice, your rights, or our privacy practices, please contact:
Elite Aesthetics
1145 Broadway, Floor 2
New York NY 10001
Phone: (212) 647-1930
Website: www.eliteaestheticsnyc.com
