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Privacy Practices

Apricity Medical, PLLC – Advanced Wound Services
1925 Grand Ave, Suite 129 | Billings, MT 59102
Main: 406-577-8310 | Direct: 406-601-8515
Effective Date: January 1, 2025

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Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date

January 1, 2025

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Purpose of This Notice

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how Apricity Medical, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “the practice”) may use and disclose your health information and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

 

Our Duties

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), provide you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of this notice currently in effect.

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Uses and Disclosures of Health Information

We may use or disclose your health information for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and as required by law. Any other uses or disclosures will require your written authorization.

 

Your Rights

You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information, request amendments, request restrictions, receive confidential communications, obtain an accounting of disclosures, and receive a paper copy of this notice at any time.

 

Data Security

Your information is stored in secure, access-controlled systems. We employ encryption, password protection, and audit logs to ensure compliance with HIPAA Security Rule standards.

 

Website and Electronic Communication

If you communicate with us through our website, email, or online forms, we use secure, HIPAA-compliant services to protect transmitted information.

 

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions or believe your privacy rights have been violated, contact Apricity Medical, PLLC – Privacy
Officer, 1925 Grand Ave, Suite 129, Billings, MT 59102. Main: 406-577-8310 | Direct: 406-601-8515. You may
also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. We will not
retaliate for filing a complaint.

 

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Text & Communication Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date

January 1, 2025


Purpose
Apricity Medical, PLLC (“Apricity Medical,” “we,” or “our”) uses secure, HIPAA-compliant communication tools to
enhance coordination of care and patient engagement. This policy explains how we use text and electronic
messages to communicate with patients and protect their privacy.

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SMS Use and Non-Sharing Policy
SMS opt-in information and phone numbers collected for the purpose of SMS communication are not shared with any third parties or affiliate companies for marketing purposes.


Types of Messages Sent
We may send appointment confirmations and reminders, care coordination updates, follow-up instructions, visit
summaries, and other non-marketing communications related solely to your care. Apricity Medical does not send
promotional or marketing text messages.

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Message Frequency
SMS message frequency may vary based on care needs but is typically limited to appointment-related or care
coordination messages. Most patients can expect no more than a few messages per week, unless additional
communication is clinically necessary.

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Potential Fees
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier’s pricing plan. Fees may vary for
domestic or international messaging.

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Opt-In Method
Patients may opt in to receive SMS messages by providing their phone number via the website contact form for communication purposes.

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Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may also
contact Apricity Medical directly at Main: 406-577-8310 or Direct: 406-601-8515.

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Help
For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact Apricity Medical at Main: 406-577-8310 or Direct:
406-601-8515, or visit https://www.apricitymedical.com/privacy-policy.

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Standard Messaging Disclosures
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. You may opt out at any time by texting STOP.
For assistance, text HELP or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages on our website.

 

Get in Touch

Apricity Medical, PLLC
1925 Grand Avenue, Suite 129
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406-577-8310
Direct: 406-601-8515
Fax: 406-219-4959

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