1. Introduction
At Graff Dentistry, accessible via graffdentistry.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your health data. This Notice describes how your Protected Health Information (PHI) may be used, disclosed, and how you can access it, in accordance with HIPAA regulations. It supplements any general website policy.
2. Uses & Disclosures of PHI
Your PHI may be used or disclosed by the practice, our staff, or others involved in your care, for the following purposes:
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Treatment: Sharing information with healthcare providers for your dental care.
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Payment: Submitting claims to insurers or billing you.
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Healthcare Operations: Quality assessment, staff training, and administrative needs.
The staff at Graff Dentistry may also use your PHI to:
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Notify family members or others involved in your care (e.g. sharing appointment info).
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Contact you with appointment reminders or health-related updates.
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Comply with legal requirements (e.g. public health reporting, law enforcement).
3. Your Rights
Under HIPAA, you have the right to:
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Access your PHI and receive paper or electronic copies.
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Request restrictions on certain uses/disclosures (e.g. for treatment or payment).
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Request confidential communications (e.g., alternative contact methods).
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Amend inaccurate or incomplete records.
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Receive an accounting of disclosures (excluding treatment, payment, operations).
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Revoke authorizations (except where action has already been taken).
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File complaints with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
4. Website & General Privacy
U-neek Computer Services is our website provider. While browsing our website, U-neek may collect non-identifiable usage data via cookies and log files:
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Visitor IP, browser type, ISP, referral source, pages viewed, timestamps.
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Cookies used to enhance site performance and analyze trends (i.e., Google Analytics).
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This data is not linked to your personal health information and U-neek will never see, keep, or store this information.
5. Third‑Party Services
U-neek may use trusted third-party services to support site functionality or analytics (such as Google Analytics) or billing claims; never to handle PHI at any time. U-neek or Graff Dentistry has no control over their cookies or privacy policies; they are responsible for their data practices.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13, and U-neek does not knowingly collect information from them in compliance with COPPA.
7. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update this notice at any time.
8. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise any rights regarding your PHI or website data, please contact:
Graff Dentistry
📍 100 Deerfield Lane, Suite 290, Malvern, PA 19355
📞 (610) 296‑9411
📧 info@graffdentistry.com