Good Faith Estimate for Services
Centre Chiropractic, PC believes in clear and honest pricing for every client, and this page provides legal information on that topic. Under the No Surprises Act, uninsured or “self-pay” clients can receive a Good Faith Estimate, or GFE. This estimate explains the expected costs for exams, adjustments, and other chiropractic services.
To get started, please email or call us with your contact details and requested services. After that, we will send you a written GFE within one to three business days. In that estimate, you will see typical services and their expected costs. Please remember, your actual fees may change depending on your treatment plan. Because of this, the estimate is not a contract and may adjust as clinical needs change.
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- You have the right to get a Good Faith Estimate for any non-emergency care. In addition, this includes related costs such as X-rays, tests, or medical equipment.
- Whenever needed, patients may ask any healthcare provider for a GFE before scheduling care. By law, providers must give it in writing at least one business day before your visit.
- If it turns out your final bill is $400 or more above your GFE, you may dispute the charge.
- To protect yourself, keep a copy or photo of your estimate.
- For more details, visit the official website for information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate: www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Legal Information: Website / General Terms of Services
Welcome to Centre Chiropractic, PC, a health care office in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. These Terms of Service presents legal information about how you may use our website, www.centrechiro.com, and any services we provide. By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using our website or services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the website, you confirm you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent. You also agree to these Terms. From time to time, we may update these Terms. We will post any changes on our website, and they take effect once posted. After updates are posted, continued use means you accept the new Terms.
2. Use of the Website
First, please know that the website is for personal, non-commercial use. You may use it to learn about our chiropractic services or to contact our office. You may not use it for illegal actions such as hacking, spamming, or collecting private data. Furthermore, you must not post harmful files, like viruses or malware. Do not enter restricted areas without permission. Avoid copying or sharing website content without approval. Likewise, you may not use bots or scraping tools to collect data. Finally, if you use a patient portal, you must protect your password and account.
3. Chiropractic Services
You may schedule appointments by contacting us. We need accurate contact and health information to provide proper care. To cancel, please notify us at least 24 hours before your appointment. Otherwise, a fee may apply at the Doctor’s discretion. While we provide care based on professional standards, we do not promise specific results. Treatment plans differ and are discussed during your visit. You are responsible for paying all fees. We submit insurance claims for you, but you must cover any uncovered costs.
4. Intellectual Property
All website materials, such as text, logos, and photos, belong to Centre Chiropractic, PC. They are protected by U.S. copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, share, or change content without our written permission. However, you may print a page for personal use.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Sometimes our website includes links to other sites, such as insurance or research pages. We are not responsible for their accuracy, privacy, or content. You visit them at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
We provide our website “as is” without any promise of accuracy or completeness. We also cannot ensure that it will always run without errors. Information on the site is for general learning, not medical advice. Always ask a licensed provider for help with health questions.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Centre Chiropractic, PC, its staff, and agents are not responsible for any damages. These include errors, lost data, or unauthorized access. They also include appointment delays or cancellations. Our total liability will never be greater than the amount you paid for services.
8. Indemnification
By using our website, you agree to protect and hold harmless Centre Chiropractic, PC, and its staff. You are responsible for any claims, losses, or costs that come from misuse, rule violations, or harm to others’ rights.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms follow Pennsylvania law. Any disagreements will be handled through binding arbitration in Boalsburg or Centre County, Pennsylvania. You give up your right to join class action lawsuits.
10. Termination
We may stop or suspend your access if you break these Terms or engage in illegal behavior. Termination does not cancel your duty to pay for services already received.
11. Notice of Privacy Practices
Your use of the website also follows our Privacy Practices. This notice explains how we handle your personal and health data under HIPAA and state laws. Please read it carefully.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or our services, please contact our office.
13. Miscellaneous
If any part of these Terms is invalid, the rest still applies. These Terms and the Privacy Practices form the full agreement between you and Centre Chiropractic, PC. Our choice not to enforce a rule does not mean we give up the right to enforce it later.
Thank you for choosing Centre Chiropractic. We look forward to helping you stay well.
Legal Information: Notice of Privacy Practices / HIPPA Policy
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
At Centre Chiropractic, PC, we work hard to protect the privacy and security of your information. We follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Pennsylvania laws, and other rules. This legal information / policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website or become a patient. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices in this policy. Please contact us if you have any questions.
1. Information We Collect
As a chiropractic office, certain information is collected to provide care. First, our team will collect personal details like your name, address, phone, email, date of birth, and Social Security number when needed for billing. Next, we collect health information such as your medical history, treatment notes, diagnoses, insurance details, and appointment records. Finally, billing details like payment information and insurance claims.
2. Website Usage Information
When you visit our website, we may also collect online data. For example, we collect personal data you provide through contact forms, appointment requests, or patient portals, such as your name, email, and phone number. Additionally, we may collect non-personal data like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited through cookies or analytics tools like Google Analytics. Moreover, cookies help improve your website experience. You can change cookie settings in your browser if you wish.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for several purposes. First, it is used to provide chiropractic care, schedule visits, process claims, and communicate with you about treatment. Next, to improve website performance and understand how visitors use our site. Additionally, our team may also contact you to answer questions, remind you about appointments, or send newsletters if you agree. Furthermore, this information helps us follow legal rules under HIPAA and state laws. Finally, your data allows billing and insurance billing.
4. How We Share Your Information
We never sell or rent your information. However, it is shared when necessary. For example, trusted business partners like billing companies or electronic health record providers, under HIPAA agreements, sometimes require this. Information may be transferred for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. With your permission, we may use information for optional things like newsletters or testimonials. Sometimes, sharing data is required by law, such as for court orders or public health reports. Also, search engines use anonymous data for research and analytics.
5. Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have rights about how your health information is used. You may ask for a copy of your records. You can also ask us to fix incorrect information. In addition, you can request a list of certain times we shared your data. You may ask us to limit how we use or share it. If you prefer, you can ask to receive information in specific ways, such as by mail or phone. To use these rights, contact Dr. Matthew through our Contact Us page.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable steps to protect your information. For instance, we encrypt health information during storage and transmission. Our web host uses secure servers and limits access to authorized staff. Even so, no system is perfect. If a data breach occurs, we will tell you promptly, as required by law.
7. Website-Specific Practices
We use cookies to help our website function and measure usage. You may turn off cookies in your browser, but that may reduce website performance. Sometimes, our website links to other sites, such as insurance or research pages. Those sites follow their own privacy policies, which we do not control.
8. Pennsylvania Privacy Laws
In addition to HIPAA, we follow Pennsylvania privacy laws such as the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act. If we collect personal data that is not part of your medical record, we will tell you how we use it. You can ask us not to share it for non-essential purposes. If a data breach affects your information, we will notify you according to the law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not meant for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without a parent’s consent. This follows the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
From time to time, we may change this policy. When we do, we post the updated version on our website with a new effective date. Continued use means you accept the new version.
11. Complaints
If you have a complaint about this notice or how we handle your health data, please contact Dr. Matthew. If dissatisfied with the response, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights takes complaints at https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/what-to-expect/index.html.
You will not face any penalty for filing a complaint.
Accessibility Statement
Centre Chiropractic, PC, works hard to make our services easy for everyone to use, and this is our legal information / policy on accessibility. In particular, we aim to ensure that people with disabilities can access our website and services without barriers. To achieve this, this site is designed to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, also known as WCAG 2.0. These standards help make websites usable for everyone, regardless of ability.
Furthermore, Centre Chiropractic, PC continues to improve the accessibility of our website and services. We believe it is our shared moral duty to make sure everyone can use our resources freely and fully. For that reason, we keep reviewing and updating our site to make it even more inclusive.
Despite our ongoing efforts, some pages or features may not yet meet the highest accessibility standards. At times, certain content might still be difficult for some users to access. If this happens, please reach out to usContact for help. During business hours, our staff will gladly assist you with any information or task on our website. Together, we can make sure you receive the support and access you deserve.
Legal Information: Anti-Discrimination Disclaimer
This office follows all Federal civil rights laws and this legal information presents details on this topic. Therefore, we do not exclude or discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. In addition, we welcome all people and aim to treat everyone with respect and fairness.
When requested, and with reasonable notice, free help is provided for people with disabilities. For example, we can offer sign language interpreters or written materials in other formats to make communication easier. Likewise, with advance notice, Centre Chiropractic will provide free language services for those whose main language is not English. These services may include interpreters, translation, or written information in other languages.
If you need these services, please contact our office. Also, if you believe we did not provide these services or treated you unfairly, you may file a complaint. To begin, you can reach out to our Doctor for help with your grievance. Furthermore, our Doctor can assist you in writing or submitting your complaint if needed.
Office for Civil Rights
In addition to contacting us, you can file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Specifically, you may contact the Office for Civil Rights in one of three ways: online, by mail, or by phone. To file online, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf.
To file, send your complaint to:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
Or call 1-800-368-1019 or 800-537-7697 (TDD).
Finally, the complaint form is here: https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds4282.PDF
Healthcare and Content Disclaimer
The information on this website, including text, graphics, and images, is for learning only. First, the goal of this website is to help people understand health topics more clearly. Next, it aims to support broad knowledge about many areas of health and wellness. However, it is not meant to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk with your doctor or another qualified health care provider about any medical questions you may have. Before starting a new health plan, ask your provider if it is safe and right for you. Finally, never ignore or delay medical care because of something you read on this website.
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