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.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Hush Medical Aesthetics (“we,” “our,” or “us”) understands the importance of protecting your personal health information.
Federal law requires us to:
* Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
* Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
* Follow the privacy practices described in this Notice.
* Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your PHI.
This Notice applies to all records of your care maintained by Hush Medical Aesthetics, LLC.
What Is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Protected Health Information (PHI) is information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health, healthcare services, or payment for healthcare services.
Examples include:
* Medical history
* Treatment records
* Consultation notes
* Before-and-after photographs (when authorized)
* Prescription information
* Billing records
* Appointment history
* Insurance information (if applicable)
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Federal law permits Hush Medical Aesthetics to use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization for certain purposes.
Treatment
We may use or share your PHI to provide medical care and treatment.
Examples include:
* Evaluating your medical history
* Developing treatment recommendations
* Discussing treatment options
* Coordinating care with other healthcare providers when appropriate
Payment
We may use your PHI to obtain payment for services.
Examples include:
* Processing payments
* Billing insurance carriers (when applicable)
* Verifying insurance eligibility
* Collecting outstanding balances
Healthcare Operations
We may use PHI for activities necessary to operate our practice, including:
* Quality improvement
* Staff training
* Licensing and accreditation
* Compliance reviews
* Business management
* Internal audits
Appointment Reminders
We may contact you regarding:
* Appointment confirmations
* Appointment reminders
* Follow-up care
* Treatment recommendations
Communications may occur by:
* Telephone
* Text message (if you have opted in)
* Email
* Patient portal messaging
Individuals Involved in Your Care
Unless you object, we may share relevant information with family members, caregivers, or others involved in your care when appropriate.
As Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law, including:
* Public health reporting
* Court orders
* Law enforcement requests
* Government investigations
* Health oversight activities
Uses Requiring Your Written Authorization
Certain uses of your PHI require your written authorization before we may disclose it.
These include:
* Marketing communications that require authorization under HIPAA
* Most disclosures of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)
* Uses or disclosures not otherwise permitted by law
* Sale of PHI
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent action has already been taken in reliance upon your authorization.
Patient Photographs
Medical aesthetics frequently involves clinical photography.
Photographs taken for documentation of treatment become part of your confidential medical record.
Photographs used for marketing, educational purposes, social media, advertising, or our website will never be used without your separate written authorization.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights regarding your PHI.
* Right to Inspect and Obtain Copies
You have the right to inspect or obtain copies of your medical records, subject to certain legal limitations.
Reasonable fees may apply where permitted by law.
* Right to Request Corrections
If you believe information in your record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that we amend your record.
We may deny certain requests if permitted by law, but we will explain the reason in writing.
* Right to Request Restrictions
You may request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed.
Although we will consider your request, we are not required to agree unless required by law.
* Right to Request Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you through alternative methods or at alternative locations.
For example:
* Only by email
* Only by telephone
* At a different mailing address
We will accommodate reasonable requests whenever possible.
* Right to Receive an Accounting of Disclosures
You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by Hush Medical Aesthetics during the previous six years, excluding disclosures for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and certain other permitted uses.
* Right to Receive a Paper Copy
You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you previously agreed to receive it electronically.
Our Responsibilities
Hush Medical Aesthetics is required to:
* Protect the privacy of your PHI.
* Maintain appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
* Provide you with this Notice.
* Follow the terms of the current Notice.
* Notify you if a reportable data breach affects your PHI.
* Obtain required authorizations before using PHI when required by law.
Electronic Communications
If you choose to communicate with us electronically through email, text messaging, online scheduling, or our patient portal, please understand that electronic communications carry some level of inherent security risk.
Whenever possible, we encourage patients to use our secure patient portal for communications involving medical information.
Changes to This Notice
Hush Medical Aesthetics reserves the right to revise this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.
Any revised Notice will apply to all PHI maintained by our practice and will be posted on our website and made available upon request.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint without fear of retaliation.
Complaints may be submitted to:
Privacy Officer
Hush Medical Aesthetics
4950 York Rd., Suite 1H
Buckingham, PA 18912
Phone: 215-794-6905
Email: hushmedical@gmail.com
You may also file a complaint with the:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
A complaint to Hush Medical Aesthetics or to the Office for Civil Rights will not affect your care or treatment.
Questions
If you have questions about this Notice or about how your health information is handled, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Hush Medical Aesthetics
4950 York Rd., Suite 1H
Buckingham, PA 18912
Phone: 215-794-6905
Email: hushmedical@gmail.com
Last Updated July 2026