Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Responsibilities
Enlighten Chiropractic, PLLC is required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI)
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
- Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use or disclose your health information without your written authorization for the following purposes:t
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your chiropractic care, including sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care as appropriate.
Payment
To obtain payment for services provided, including billing insurance companies and responding to requests related to coverage or claims.
Healthcare Operations
For practice operations such as quality assessment, administrative activities, training, and compliance with legal requirements.
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your health information:
- As required by law
- For public health and safety activities
- In response to lawful requests by government authorities
- To prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety
- For workers’ compensation or similar programs as permitted by law
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
Any use or disclosure of your health information not described above will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent action has already been taken.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Inspect and obtain a copy of your health records
- Request corrections to your health information
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
- Request confidential communications
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
- Obtain a paper copy of this Notice at any time
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice. Any changes will apply to all health information we maintain. A current copy 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:
Enlighten Chiropractic, PLLC
drkeri@enlightenalbany.com
518-313-6470
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . Filing a complaint will not affect your care.