Notice of Privacy Practices

10/15/2025
 
Life Scan Screenings, LLC
6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912

Notice of Privacy Practices
As required by the privacy regulations created as a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to your individually identifiable health information.

Please review this notice carefully.

A. Our Commitment to Your Privacy.
Life Scan Screenings LLC is committed to maintaining the privacy of your individually identifiable health information (also called Protected Health Information, or PHI). In conducting our business, we will create records regarding you and the screening services we provide.

We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of health information that identifies you. We are also required by law to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and the privacy practices that we follow in our company concerning your PHI. By federal and state law, we must follow the terms of the Notice of Privacy Practices that we have in effect at the time.

We understand these laws can be complex, but we are required to provide you with the following important information:
- How we may use and disclose your PHI
- Your privacy rights in your PHI
- Our obligations concerning the use and disclosure of your PHI

The terms of this notice apply to all records containing your PHI that are created or retained by our company. We reserve the right to revise or amend this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any revision or amendment to this notice will be effective for all your records that our company has created or maintained in the past, and for any of your records that we may create or maintain in the future.

Our company will post a copy of our current Notice in a visible location during all screening sessions, and you may request a copy of our most current Notice at any time.

B. If You Have Questions About This Notice, Please Contact:
Administrator
Life Scan Screenings LLC
6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912

C. We May Use and Disclose Your PHI in the Following Ways:
The following categories describe different ways in which we may use and disclose your PHI.

1. Screening Operations:
Life Scan Screenings LLC may use and disclose your PHI to operate our business. For example, we will provide your PHI to physicians who review your tests, and we may use your PHI to conduct cost management and business planning activities for our company.

2. Notification of Results:
Our company may use and disclose your PHI to inform you of the results of your screening.

3. Disclosures Required by Law:
Our company will use and disclose your PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.

D. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI:
You have the following rights regarding the PHI that we maintain about you:

1. Confidential Communications:
You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your health and related issues in a particular manner or at a certain location (for example, contacting you at home instead of work).

To request confidential communication, you must make a written request to:
Administrator, Life Scan Screenings LLC, 6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912
Please specify the requested method of contact or location where you wish to be contacted. We will accommodate reasonable requests. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.

2. Requesting Restrictions:
You have the right to request a restriction on our use or disclosure of your PHI for screening, payment, or operations. Additionally, you may request that we restrict the disclosure of your PHI to certain individuals involved in your care or payment for your care, such as family members or friends.

We are not required to agree to your request; however, if we do agree, we are bound by our agreement except when required by law or in emergencies.

To request a restriction, make your request in writing to:
Administrator, Life Scan Screenings LLC, 6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912
Your request must clearly specify:
- The information you wish to restrict
- Whether you want to limit our company’s use, disclosure, or both
- To whom you want the limits to apply

3. Inspection and Copies:
You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI that may be used in screening operations, including screening and billing records. Submit your written request to:
Administrator, Life Scan Screenings LLC, 6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912
We may charge a fee for the costs of copying, mailing, labor, and supplies associated with your request.

4. Amendment:
You may ask us to amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete, and you may request an amendment for as long as the information is maintained by or for our company.

To request an amendment, submit your written request to:
Administrator, Life Scan Screenings LLC, 6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912
You must include a reason supporting your request.

We may deny your request if:
- The information is accurate and complete
- The information was not created by us
- The information is not part of the PHI kept by or for our company
- You fail to provide your request in writing

5. Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to request an “accounting of disclosures,” which is a list of certain non-routine disclosures of your PHI not related to screening, payment, or operations.

To request this, submit your request in writing to:
Administrator, LifeScan Screenings LLC, 6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912
Your request must specify a time period (no longer than six years). The first list within a 12-month period is free; additional requests may incur a fee.

6. Right to a Paper Copy:
You are entitled to receive a paper copy of this notice at any time. To obtain one, contact:
Administrator, LifeScan Screenings LLC, 6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912

7. Right to File a Complaint:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our company or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

To file a complaint with LifeScan Screenings LLC, submit it in writing to:
Administrator, Life Scan Screenings LLC, 6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

8. Right to Provide an Authorization for Other Uses and Disclosures:
Our company will obtain your written authorization for uses and disclosures not identified by this notice or permitted by law. You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, but we are required to retain records of services already provided.

9. Mobile Communication Consent:
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from LifeScan Screenings LLC, including appointment confirmations, reminders, service updates, and promotional content. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.” For assistance, reply “HELP” or contact us directly.

Your SMS consent and mobile number will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes. We only use trusted service providers to securely send messages on our behalf in accordance with your consent.

If you have any questions regarding this Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact:
Administrator
Life Scan Screenings LLC
6955 N Mesa St Suite 110, El Paso, TX 79912