Contents
- Introduction
- Our Responsibilities
- How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
- Appointment Reminders and Communications
- Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
- Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
- Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
- Complaints
- Changes to These Terms
- Contact Information
Introduction
Last Updated: January 19th, 2026
This Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
This Notice applies to Skinny Clinic, LLC and its affiliated clinic locations (“Skinny Clinic,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
Our Responsibilities
Skinny Clinic, LLC is required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (“PHI”)
- Provide you with this Notice explaining our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your health information without your authorization for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care. This includes sharing information with healthcare providers, laboratories, pharmacies, and other professionals involved in your treatment.
Payment
We may use and disclose your health information for billing and payment purposes, including processing payments and communicating with insurance providers if applicable.
Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your health information for healthcare operations, such as quality assessment, staff training, administrative activities, and business management.
Appointment Reminders and Communications
We may contact you by phone, voicemail, text message, or email to:
- Remind you of appointments
- Notify you about lab results
- Reschedule visits
- Provide follow-up or operational communications related to your care
You may request alternative communication methods or restrictions where feasible.
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your health information:
- As required by law
- For public health and safety activities
- To comply with legal proceedings or law enforcement requests
- To avert a serious threat to health or safety
- For business operations conducted by approved business associates who are required to protect your information
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
Certain uses and disclosures of your health information require your written authorization, including:
- Uses beyond treatment, payment, and healthcare operations
- Marketing purposes not otherwise permitted by law
You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time, except where action has al
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
- Access: Request to inspect or obtain a copy of your health records
- Amendment: Request corrections to your health information
- Accounting: Request a list of certain disclosures
- Restrictions: Request limitations on certain uses or disclosures
- Confidential Communications: Request communications in a specific manner or location
- Paper Copy: Receive a paper copy of this Notice upon request
Requests must be submitted in writing and may be subject to applicable legal requirements.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Elite Health HRT or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice and apply changes to all health information we maintain. Updated Notices will be made available upon request and posted where applicable.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
- Skinny Clinic, LLC
- Address: 1977 VZ County Road 2120, Canton, Tx., 75103
- Email: mindy@skinnyclinic.com
- Phone: +1 (903) 385-0815
