Privacy Policy

Welcome to Maghen Pediatrics, A Professional Medical Corporation ("we," "our," or "us"). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our office, website, and services.

1. Introduction

Maghen Pediatrics provides comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth through young adulthood, including well-child visits, sick visits, ADHD evaluation, behavioral health support, telehealth, and sports physicals. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal information collected through our website at maghenpediatrics.com. It is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs how we handle protected health information (PHI) in the course of providing medical care.

2. Types of Information Collected

We may collect the following personal information:

• Full name of parent or guardian and child
• Date of birth (child)
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Insurance information (when provided voluntarily)
• Appointment details and reason for visit

3. How Information is Collected

We collect information through:

• Patient intake forms
• Appointment scheduling (online and by phone)
• Direct communication (phone or SMS)
• Our website contact and appointment request forms

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect personal information to:

• Confirm and manage appointments
• Communicate important updates regarding patient care
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Maintain accurate medical and billing records
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information. These measures include secure servers, encrypted communications, restricted access to data, and staff training on confidentiality practices. We use HIPAA-compliant platforms including Elation Health (electronic health records) and Spruce Health (patient communications).

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your information is only shared:

• With authorized medical staff for care coordination
• With third-party service providers (e.g., electronic medical record systems, patient communication platforms) who are contractually obligated to protect your data under Business Associate Agreements
• When legally required (e.g., in response to a court order or subpoena)

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information where legally permissible
• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for use by parents and legal guardians on behalf of their minor children. All information submitted through this site is assumed to be provided by a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.

9. SMS Consent

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Maghen Pediatrics related to appointment reminders and administrative communications. Your phone number will not be shared with third parties for marketing or any other purposes. You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any of our texts. For full details, please review our SMS Terms and Conditions.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:

Maghen Pediatrics, A Professional Medical Corporation
9301 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 402, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 692-4791
Email: frontdesk@maghenpediatrics.com