Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/7/2026
1- Introduction
LabMed Billing ("LabMed Billing," "we," "us," or "our") provides laboratory billing, coding, credentialing, insurance verification, and accounts receivable management services to clinical laboratories, pathology laboratories, and diagnostic testing centers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with our website and our services.
Because our services involve processing protected health information (PHI) on behalf of laboratories and healthcare providers, this policy also addresses how we handle PHI in our capacity as a HIPAA Business Associate, separate from general website data.
2- Scope of This Policy
This policy covers two distinct categories of information:
Website and business contact information — information collected when you visit our website, submit a contact form, or communicate with us directly as a prospective or current client.
Protected health information (PHI) — patient information we receive from laboratory clients in order to perform billing, coding, credentialing, denial management, insurance verification, or accounts receivable services on their behalf.
PHI is handled under the terms of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with each client and in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, not under general website privacy practices.
3- Information We Collect
Name, email address, phone number, and laboratory or practice name submitted through our contact form
Information shared during consultations or account onboarding
Billing, coding, and claims-related data provided by client laboratories, which may include PHI
4- How We Use Information
IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
To provide requested consultations or service information
To improve our website and communications
To comply with legal obligations
5- How We Use Information
PHI received from client laboratories is used solely to perform the billing, coding, credentialing, denial management, insurance verification, or accounts receivable services specified in our agreement with that client. We do not use PHI for marketing purposes or disclose it outside the scope of our Business Associate Agreement and applicable law.
With insurance payers — as necessary to submit claims, verify eligibility, appeal denials, or follow up on accounts receivable on behalf of our clients.
With subcontractors — where a subcontractor requires access to PHI to support our services, that subcontractor is bound by equivalent HIPAA protections.
As required by law — including in response to a valid legal request or regulatory obligation.
We do not sell website visitor information or PHI to third parties.
6- Data Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect PHI and business information in accordance with HIPAA Security Rule requirements. These safeguards include access controls, encryption of data in transit, and monitoring of systems that process PHI. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and while we work to protect information using industry-standard practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7- Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand site usage and improve visitor experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
8- Patient Rights Regarding PHI
9- Data Retention
We retain PHI and business records for as long as necessary to fulfill the services outlined in our client agreements and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual retention requirements, after which records are securely disposed of or returned per our Business Associate Agreement terms.
10- Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for healthcare providers, laboratories, and business contacts, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.
11- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
12- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
13- Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles, in addition to applicable federal law, including HIPAA.
14- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact our Privacy Officer:
Attn: [Privacy Officer name or title]
Email: [Insert privacy contact email]
Phone: [Insert phone number]
Address: [Insert business address]