Betances Health Center is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ health information. We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state privacy laws to ensure that your Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled with care, confidentiality, and respect.

Our Commitment to Privacy

HIPAA is a federal law that establishes standards to safeguard medical information and other personal health data. Betances Health Center maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your health information.

We take our responsibility seriously and continuously review our policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your health information, including:

• Secure handling of medical records and patient data

• Restricted access to Protected Health Information

• Ongoing staff training regarding patient privacy and HIPAA regulations

• Secure electronic systems and safeguards for digital records

Access to PHI is limited to authorized personnel who need the information to provide care, operate our services, or comply with legal obligations.

Use of Website Forms and Email

Please be aware that communications submitted through our website, including contact forms or email inquiries, may not be fully secure. While we take precautions to protect information transmitted electronically, we recommend that you do not submit sensitive medical information through online forms or standard email.

For confidential or urgent medical matters, please contact us directly by phone or schedule an in-person visit.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

As a patient, you have rights regarding your Protected Health Information, including the right to:

• Access and obtain copies of your medical records

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

• Receive an accounting of disclosures, when applicable

Requests related to your rights may be submitted in writing using the contact information below.

No Doctor–Patient Relationship via Website

Use of this website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. A formal patient relationship is established only through an in-person visit, telehealth appointment, or other approved clinical interaction with Betances Health Center.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this HIPAA Compliance Statement, believe your privacy rights have been violated, or wish to request information related to your health records, please contact us:

Betances Health Center
280 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002

Phone: (212) 227-8401
Email: compliance@betances.org

We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond promptly to all inquiries.