HIPAA & Texas Medical Privacy Policy
Le Blanc Med Spa – Clinic PLLC – HIPAA & Texas Medical Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 4th, 2025
Address: 17832 Mound Rd, Suite F, Cypress, TX 77433
Email: info@leblancwellnessandbeauty.com
Your Rights
Under the federal HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (Texas Health & Safety Code §181.001 et seq.), you have the following rights regarding your health information:
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Access Your Records
You can ask to see or get a copy of your medical record and other health information.
Texas law requires that we respond within 15 business days of receiving your written request.
Request Corrections
If you believe any information is incomplete or inaccurate, you may request a correction in writing.
Request Confidential Communication
You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, via phone, text, or email) or at a different address.
Limit What We Use or Share
You can ask us not to use or share certain health information for treatment, payment, or operations. We will accommodate reasonable requests when legally permissible.
Get a List of Disclosures
You may request a list of instances (for the past six years) where your health information was shared, except for treatment, payment, or operational purposes.
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Under Texas law, you may also request a list of third parties (including business associates) with whom your protected health information (PHI) was shared electronically.
Receive a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this policy at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
Choose a Representative
If you have given someone medical power of attorney or have a legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights on your behalf.
File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
Your Choices
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You can tell us your preferences about how we share your information in these situations:
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Marketing or promotional communications (only with your written permission).
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Use of photos/videos for social media or advertising (only with your explicit written consent).
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Appointment reminders, follow-up messages, or post-treatment check-ins (via text, call, or email, if you consent).
Electronic Disclosure Authorization (Texas Requirement)
Texas law requires written authorization before we electronically disclose your protected health information to anyone other than another healthcare provider, health plan, or as otherwise permitted by law.
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You will be asked to sign a separate Authorization for Electronic Disclosure form before any such disclosures occur.
Our Uses and Disclosures
We typically use or share your health information in the following ways:
Treatment
We use your information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
Example: Reviewing your treatment history to plan your next service.
Payment
As a self-pay practice, we use your information to process payments directly with you.
Example: Maintaining accurate billing records for your treatments.
Operations
We use your information to run our practice, improve services, and contact you when necessary.
Example: Reviewing treatment outcomes to improve safety and quality of care.
Other Uses (As Required by Law)
We may use or share your information when required by law, such as:
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Public health and safety reporting (e.g., adverse events, product recalls).
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Law enforcement or court orders.
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Organ or tissue donation requests.
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Serious threats to health or safety.
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Compliance with Texas Health & Safety Code and other applicable laws.
Our Responsibilities
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We are required by federal and Texas law to maintain the privacy and security of your health information.
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We will notify you and the Texas Attorney General’s Office within 60 days if your information has been breached or accessed improperly, as required by Texas Health & Safety Code §521.053.
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We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this policy.
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We will not use or share your information for any reason not described here unless you provide written authorization. You may revoke that authorization at any time in writing.
Sensitive or Minor Records
Texas law provides additional confidentiality protections for certain types of records (e.g., reproductive health, mental health, or substance-use treatment). Access to such records may require additional authorization and may be limited even for parents or guardians of minors.
Texas Compliance Notice
Le Blanc Med Spa – Clinic PLLC complies with both the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act.
When Texas law offers greater privacy protection, we follow the Texas standard.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions, requests, or privacy concerns, please contact:
Le Blanc Med Spa – Clinic PLLC
17832 Mound Rd, Suite F, Cypress, TX 77433