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Vertical Chiropractic® of Florida

Practice Name: Vertical Chiropractic® of Florida
Address: Florida
Phone: (941) 413-5099
Website: www.VerticalChiroFlorida.com
Privacy Officer: Practice Manager / Privacy Officer
Effective Date: February 2026

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Vertical Chiropractic® of Florida understands the importance of protecting your health information and is committed to maintaining its confidentiality. We create a record of the care and services you receive at our practice. We may also receive medical information about you from other health care providers, insurers, or business associates.

We use and disclose this information to provide quality health care, obtain payment for services, and operate our practice in compliance with professional and legal requirements. We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
  • Provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
  • Notify affected individuals following a breach of unsecured PHI

This Notice explains how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and outlines your rights regarding that information. If you have questions, please contact our Privacy Officer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • How We May Use or Disclose Your Health Information
  • When We May Not Use or Disclose Your Health Information
  • Your Health Information Rights
  • Changes to This Notice
  • Complaints

HOW VERTICAL CHIROPRACTIC® OF FLORIDA MAY USE OR DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

Your medical record is the property of Vertical Chiropractic® of Florida; however, the information within the record belongs to you. We may use or disclose your health information for the following purposes:

Treatment

We use your health information to provide chiropractic care and related services. This includes sharing information with doctors, staff, interns, or other health professionals involved in your care. We may also disclose information to family members or others involved in your care unless you instruct us otherwise.

Payment

We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for services. This includes disclosures to insurance companies, workers’ compensation carriers, or other third-party payers.

Health Care Operations

We may use or disclose your information to operate our practice, improve quality of care, train staff, conduct audits, manage business operations, and comply with legal requirements. This includes disclosures to business associates (such as billing services or EHR providers) who are contractually required to safeguard your information.

Appointment Reminders

We may contact you by phone, text, voicemail, email, or patient portal to remind you of appointments or inform you of changes or cancellations.

Sign-In and Office Flow

You may be asked to sign in upon arrival, and your name may be called when it is time for your appointment.

Communication with Family or Caregivers

We may share limited health information with family members, personal representatives, or others involved in your care or payment unless you object.

Marketing and Health-Related Communications

We may provide information about services, wellness programs, educational resources, or practice updates related to your care. We will not sell your health information or use it for paid marketing without your written authorization.

Required by Law

We may disclose health information when required by federal, state, or local law.

Public Health and Safety

We may disclose information to public health authorities for disease prevention, reporting abuse or neglect, adverse reactions to medications, or exposure risks.

Health Oversight Activities

We may disclose information for audits, investigations, inspections, licensing, or compliance reviews.

Judicial and Law Enforcement Proceedings

We may disclose information in response to court orders, subpoenas, or lawful law enforcement requests as permitted by law.

Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Organ Donation

We may disclose information to coroners, medical examiners, or organ procurement organizations as required.

Workers’ Compensation

We may disclose health information to comply with workers’ compensation laws or similar programs.

Change of Ownership

If Vertical Chiropractic® of Florida is sold, merged, or reorganized, your health information may be transferred to the new owner, who will remain bound by this Notice.

Breach Notification

In the event of a breach involving unsecured protected health information, we will notify you as required by law.

WHEN WE MAY NOT USE OR DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

Except as described in this Notice or as required by law, we will not use or disclose your health information without your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing.

YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
  • Request confidential communications
  • Inspect and obtain copies of your records
  • Request amendments to your records
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures
  • Obtain a paper or electronic copy of this Notice

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer.

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Any revised Notice will apply to all protected health information we maintain. The current version will be available in our office and on our website.

COMPLAINTS

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

Vertical Chiropractic® of Florida – Privacy Officer
📞 (941) 413-5099

Or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
📧 OCRMail@hhs.gov
🌐 www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.