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HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
OpExMD, PLLC
Hanah Polotsky, MD
Effective Date: March 13, 2026
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Legal Duties
OpExMD, PLLC is required by federal law Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and Colorado law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (“PHI”)
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Provide you with this Notice
Follow the terms currently in effect.
We reserve the right to revise this Notice and will post updates on our website.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
Treatment
We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, and manage your medical care. This includes communication with laboratories, pharmacies, imaging centers, or other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
Payment
OpExMD, PLLC is a direct-pay medical practice and does not bill insurance. However, we may use your information for payment processing, invoicing, or collection of outstanding balances.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information for:
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Quality assessment and improvement
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Practice administration
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Licensing and credentialing
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Legal compliance
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Training and supervision
Additional Disclosures Permitted or Required by Law
We may disclose your information:
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As required by federal or Colorado law
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For public health reporting
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To prevent serious threats to health or safety
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For health oversight activities
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In response to court orders or lawful subpoenas
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For workers’ compensation claims
Telehealth
Medical services may be provided via telemedicine in accordance with Colorado law. Telehealth visits are conducted using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. Your information will be protected in the same manner as in-person care. This website is not intended for the transmission of PHI. Patients should use the secure patient portal for all clinical communication. Do not send sensitive medical information, Social Security numbers, or credit card details through the public contact form on this website.
Your Rights Under HIPAA and Colorado Law
You have the right to:
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Request access to your medical records
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Request corrections to your records
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Request an accounting of disclosures
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Request restrictions on certain disclosures
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Request confidential communications
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Receive a copy of this Notice
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
OpExMD, PLLC
7369 E. Byers Ave.
Denver, CO 80230
Or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Colorado Telemedicine Consent Form
Telemedicine services at OpExMD, PLLC complies with Colorado Revised Statutes and applicable Colorado Board of Medicine regulations.
By scheduling and participating in telehealth services, you acknowledge:
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Telemedicine involves electronic communication of medical information.
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There are potential risks, including technology interruptions or unauthorized access despite reasonable safeguards.
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You may withdraw consent to telemedicine at any time.
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You are physically located in the State of Colorado during telehealth encounters.
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Alternative in-person care options have been discussed if appropriate.
By proceeding with care, you consent to receive medical services via telehealth.
Direct-Pay Financial Policy
OpExMD, PLLC is a direct-pay medical practice.
We do not bill insurance companies, Medicare, or Medicaid.
Payment is due at the time of service unless otherwise specified in a signed program agreement.
Patients are responsible for:
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Laboratory fees
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Imaging fees
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Prescription costs
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Any third-party services
You may request an itemized receipt for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Program fees are outlined in individual care agreements.
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The information on this website is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Use of this website does not establish a physician–patient relationship. Medical services are provided via telemedicine only to patients located in states where Dr. Hanah Polotsky is licensed to practice medicine. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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