Jurisdiction of Services
Privacy Policy & HIPAA Compliance Policy
Organization: Ahura Wellness P.C. / d/b/a AHBA
Location: Newport Beach, California 369 San Miguel Dr Ste 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Your Privacy Matters – Quick Summary
At AHBA, your health information is protected and confidential. Here’s what you need to know:
- Your PHI is private: We protect your medical and personal health information.
- How we use it: Only for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or as required by law.
- Your rights: Access records, request corrections, limit disclosures, and file complaints.
- No marketing: We never sell or share your PHI for marketing without your permission.
- Questions or concerns: Contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@ahba.com or 909-999-2422.
- Website information: Data collected via website forms or email communications is used only for your requested services and is kept separate from your PHI.
1. Purpose
Ahura Wellness P.C. (“AHBA”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all Protected Health Information (PHI). This Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) explains:
- How PHI may be used or disclosed
- Your legal rights under HIPAA, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), and other applicable federal and state laws
Compliance with this NPP is mandatory for all AHBA personnel, including employees, contractors, and affiliated providers.
2. Permitted Uses and Disclosures of PHI
AHBA may use or disclose PHI without your prior written authorization for the following essential purposes:
- Treatment – To provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care and wellness services, including consultation with other healthcare providers.
- Payment – To bill, collect, or process payment for healthcare services, including insurance claims and reimbursement.
- Healthcare Operations – For quality assurance, audits, staff training, credentialing, accreditation, risk management, and administrative operations.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance – To satisfy federal or state legal obligations, court orders, public health reporting requirements, or law enforcement requests.
PHI will never be sold, shared for marketing purposes, or disclosed beyond treatment, payment, or healthcare operations without your explicit written authorization, except as mandated by law.
3. Your Rights
Under HIPAA and California law, you are entitled to the following rights:
- Access – Inspect or obtain a copy of your medical records.
- Amendments – Request corrections or updates to your PHI.
- Restrictions – Request limitations on how your PHI is used or disclosed.
- Confidential Communications – Request alternative methods of communication (e.g., phone, email, mailing address).
- Accounting of Disclosures – Receive a detailed list of PHI disclosures made by AHBA.
- Complaints – Submit a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
All requests must be directed to the AHBA Privacy Officer (see Section 5).
4. Safeguards and Security Measures
AHBA employs administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of PHI:
- Electronic Security: Secure EMR systems with role-based access control.
- Communication Security: HIPAA-compliant platforms for email and messaging.
- Physical Security: Locked storage for paper records and sensitive documents.
- Staff Training: Ongoing education in privacy, security, and data protection.
Access Control: PHI access is strictly limited to personnel with a legitimate need for treatment, payment, or operational purposes.
5. Reporting Concerns or Complaints
If you suspect or experience a privacy violation:
- Contact the AHBA Privacy Officer:
Ahura Wellness P.C. / AHBA
369 San Miguel Dr Ste 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 909-999-2422
Email: privacy@ahba.com - File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
AHBA prohibits retaliation against any individual for exercising privacy rights or filing a complaint.
6. Breach Notification
In the event of an unauthorized disclosure or breach of PHI, AHBA will adhere strictly to HIPAA and California law:
- Conduct a prompt internal investigation.
- Implement mitigation measures to reduce potential harm.
- Notify affected individuals in accordance with legal requirements.
- Report the breach to applicable regulatory authorities when mandated.
All personnel must immediately report suspected or confirmed breaches to the Privacy Officer
7. Policy Updates
This NPP is updated over time due to laws, technology, or clinic operations. The most current version will always be available on our website and at the clinic.
8. Jurisdiction of Services
In the event of an unauthorized disclosure or breach of PHI, AHBA will adhere strictly to HIPAA and California law:
- Conduct a prompt internal investigation.
- Implement mitigation measures to reduce potential harm.
- Notify affected individuals in accordance with legal requirements.
- Report the breach to applicable regulatory authorities when mandated.
All personnel must immediately report suspected or confirmed breaches to the Privacy Officer
9. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your privacy rights, or to submit a complaint:
Privacy Officer
Ahura Wellness P.C. / AHBA
369 San Miguel Dr Ste 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 909-999-2422 | Email: privacy@ahba.com
Acknowledgment of Receipt
- By receiving care at AHBA, you acknowledge that you have been provided with this Notice of Privacy Practices and understand your rights regarding the protection of your health information.
Last Updated: March 30, 2026