Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/27/2025
Clinic Name: Ming Qi Natural Healthcare LLC
Location: 161 Madison Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Website: trtmingqi.com

At Ming Qi Natural Healthcare LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal and health information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and New York State privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and health-related information including:

Full name, contact details, date of birth
Medical history, treatment details, and insurance information
Payment information for billing purposes
IP address, browser data, or cookies when you visit our website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide acupuncture and other health-related services
Schedule and manage your appointments
Communicate with you (appointment reminders, treatment follow-up)
Submit insurance claims and process payments
Improve our services and website performance

3. HIPAA Compliance

All Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in compliance with HIPAA. You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your medical records
Request corrections to your records
Request limits on certain uses or disclosures
Receive a list of disclosures made

Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is available at the front desk or upon request.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information:

With your written consent
With other healthcare providers involved in your care
With insurers or billing services
As required by law (e.g., subpoenas, public health reporting)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

6. Cookies & Website Usage

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. No personal health data is collected through cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to or correction of your records
Withdraw consent to communications
File a privacy complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with a new effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, or to request a copy of our HIPAA Notice:

Ming Qi Natural Healthcare LLC
161 Madison Ave, New York NY 10016
161madisonmedical@gmail.com
(212) 686-8689