Effective Date: July 18, 2025

American Premier (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Arizona state laws, and other applicable healthcare privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect
   We collect personal information, including protected health information (PHI), when you or your authorized representative provides it to us during your care. This may include medical records, treatment information, contact details, payment information, and other health-related data.
   
   
2. Use and Disclosure of Your Information
   We use your information solely to provide, coordinate, and improve your care; process payments; comply with legal requirements; and conduct healthcare operations. We will not disclose your PHI except as permitted or required by HIPAA, Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-568.02, and other applicable laws. Permitted disclosures include to:
   
   

• Healthcare providers involved in your care
• Health plans and insurance companies
• Public health authorities as required by law
• Business associates under strict confidentiality agreements
• Others with your written authorization
  
  

You have the right to restrict certain disclosures, as allowed by law, particularly concerning behavioral health or reproductive healthcare information.

3. Your Rights Under HIPAA and Arizona Law
   
   You have the following rights regarding your health information:
   
   

• Access and obtain a copy of your medical records
• Request corrections or amendments
• Receive an accounting of disclosures
• Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures, including opting out of sharing your information through health information organizations (§ 36-3806)
• Request confidential communications
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
  
  

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the contact information below.

4. Safeguarding Your Information
   We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards compliant with HIPAA Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart C) to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our staff receive regular privacy and security training, and we maintain policies to address breaches and unauthorized disclosures.
   
   
5. Data Breach Notifications
   In the unlikely event of a breach that compromises your PHI, we will notify you within 45 days per Arizona data breach notification laws, as well as notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services when required under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
   
   
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
   We may update this policy as regulations evolve. The current version is always available on our website. Material changes will be communicated in compliance with HIPAA and state laws.
   
   
7. How to Contact Us
   If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
   
   

• American Premier 11070 N 24th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029
• Phone: (602) 287-0003
• Fax: (602) 287-0005
• Email: Contact@ap-phx.com
  
  

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights if you believe your HIPAA rights have been violated.

This privacy policy complies with current HIPAA standards and Arizona healthcare privacy laws as of July 18, 2025