Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Hilltop Endocrinology
Effective Date: July 15, 2025
1. Introduction Hilltop Endocrinology is committed to protecting your privacy and securing your personal and health information in compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data: name, address, date of birth, phone number, email, insurance details, emergency contacts.
Health Information: medical history, lab and diagnostic results, treatment and prescription information.
Payment Data: billing info such as credit card or insurance claims data.
Technical Data: IP address, device/browser information, and site usage patterns.
3. How We Collect Information
Directly from You: via intake forms, appointment scheduling, and inquiries.
Automatically: through cookies and analytics tracking website behavior.
From Third Parties: such as referring physicians, labs, or insurance providers, with your consent or as permitted by law.
4. How We Use Your Information
Treatment & Care Coordination: to diagnose, treat, and coordinate care with other providers.
Billing & Payments: to process claims, handle payments, and interface with insurers.
Operations & Quality Assurance: to improve services, audit clinical quality, and train staff.
Communications: for appointment reminders, follow-ups, and updates about services.
Legal & Safety Obligations: to comply with legal requirements and public health responsibilities.
5. Disclosure of Information We may share data with:
Other healthcare providers and laboratories for your care.
Insurance payers and billing services.
Business associates (e.g., IT providers, payment processors) under confidentiality agreements.
Legal authorities if required by law or for public health and safety.
6. Your Rights You have the right to:
Access and obtain copies of your medical records.
Request corrections to inaccurate information.
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
Request confidential communications via alternate methods.
Receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information.
File complaints without retaliation if you believe your privacy rights were violated.
To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer.
7. Data Security & Retention We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. Records are retained as required by law and securely disposed of when no longer needed.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies.
9. Policy Updates This policy may be updated periodically. The “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest version. Significant changes will be posted on our website.
10. Contact Information If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Hilltop Endocrinology
Phone: 3015679570
Address: 6130 Oxon Hill Road Suite 204 Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745
Thank you for trusting Hilltop Endocrinology with your health and personal information.