HIPAA Compliance

Your privacy and the security of your health information are our top priority.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance

Chiropractic First is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, the HITECH Act, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information

Your PHI may be used and disclosed for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, and manage your chiropractic care and related services.
  • Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment for services provided, including billing insurance companies and processing claims.
  • Healthcare Operations: We may use your health information for quality assessment, staff training, compliance, and other operational activities.

Your Rights

Under HIPAA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your medical records
  • Request amendments to your health information
  • Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
  • Request confidential communications
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures
  • Receive a copy of this notice
  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Security Measures

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your health information, including:

  • Secure electronic health record systems
  • Staff training on HIPAA privacy and security practices
  • Physical access controls to areas where PHI is stored
  • Encrypted electronic communications when transmitting PHI
  • Regular risk assessments and security audits

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will notify affected individuals, the Department of Health and Human Services, and, where required, the media, in accordance with HIPAA Breach Notification Rules.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our HIPAA compliance practices or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Chiropractic First
1480 Williston Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: (802) 474-4258
Email: info@backpainvt.com

Complaints

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

  • Our Privacy Officer at the contact information above
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.