HIPAA Compliance Policy
Effective Date: 13-05-2025
At SP Pro Solutions, we are fully committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its related regulations.
1. Purpose
This policy outlines how we safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) in all electronic, written, and oral formats while delivering our medical billing services.
2. Definition of PHI
Protected Health Information (PHI) refers to any individually identifiable health information, including:
Patient names
Addresses
Dates of birth
Insurance details
Diagnosis or treatment information
Any other data linked to a specific individual
3. Use and Disclosure of PHI
We may use and disclose PHI only for the following reasons:
Billing and claims processing
Healthcare operations
Legal or regulatory requirements
At the patient’s request or with their written authorization
We do not sell or use PHI for marketing or non-health-related purposes.
4. Patient Rights Under HIPAA
Patients have the right to:
Access their health and billing records
Request corrections to their PHI
Receive a list of disclosures
Request restrictions on the use or sharing of PHI
File a complaint if they believe their privacy rights have been violated
5. Security Measures
To protect PHI, we implement:
End-to-end encryption for data transmission
Password-protected and access-controlled systems
Regular staff training on HIPAA and data security
Secure email and document storage platforms
Routine audits and breach monitoring
6. Breach Notification Policy
In the event of a data breach involving PHI:
Affected individuals will be notified within 60 days
A full investigation will be conducted
Preventive measures will be reviewed and improved
7. Third-Party Vendors
Any third-party vendors or business associates that handle PHI on our behalf are required to sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and maintain HIPAA compliance.
8. Contact for HIPAA Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our HIPAA policy or your health information, please contact our Privacy Officer:
📧 Email: admin@spprosolutions.com
📞 Phone: +1 5517588254