Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: January 1, 2026.
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.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At RUVI Health PLLC, your health information is personal and confidential. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with HIPAA and applicable state laws.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

You have the right to restrict how your protected health information is used and disclosed for treatment, payment or healthcare operations. We are not required to agree with this restriction, but if we do, we shall honor this agreement. The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) law allows for the use of the information for:

• Treatment: Coordinating and managing your care with other healthcare providers.

• Payment: Billing and collecting payment for services provided.

• Healthcare Operations: Quality improvement, staff training, audits, and compliance activities.

Other Permitted Disclosures

We may disclose your PHI without authorization for public health reporting, legal requirements, law enforcement, organ donation, approved research (with safeguards), and to prevent serious threats to health or safety. The practice reserves the right to change the privacy policy as allowed by law.

Telehealth and Electronic Communication

RUVI Health PLLC offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth services. You may opt out of electronic communication at any time.

Text Messaging and Appointment Reminders

With your consent, we may send SMS messages for appointment confirmations, care instructions, and administrative updates. You may opt out anytime by replying STOP. Standard message rates may apply.

Disclosures Requiring Authorization

We will obtain your written authorization before using your PHI for marketing purposes or sale of PHI.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Revoke this consent in writing at any time and all full disclosures will then cease.

• Access and obtain copies of your medical records

• Request corrections

• Receive an accounting of disclosures

• Request restrictions on certain uses

• Request confidential communication

• Obtain a paper copy of this Notice

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, contact:
Vikas Saini, MBBS, MS, PhD, ACNPC-AG
Owner/Practice Manager
RUVI Health PLLC
4320 Conifer Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
Phone: (312) 600-8855
Fax: (312) 283-4577
Email: ruvihealthpllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.ruvihealth.us

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate for filing a complaint.