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HIPAA Notice
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
SMS Texting
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Summary of Notice of Private Practices 

This summary is provided to assist you in understanding the Notice of Privacy Practices.

The Notice of Privacy practices contains a detailed description of how our office will protect your health information, your rights as a patient and our common practices in dealing with patient health information. Please refer to this Notice for further information.

Uses and Disclosure of Health Information

We will use and disclose your health information in order to treat you or to assist other health providers in treating you. We will also use and disclose your health information in order to obtain payment for our services or to allow insurance companies to process insurance claims for services rendered to you by us or other health care providers. Finally, we may disclose your health information for certain limited operational activities such as quality assessment, licensing, accreditation and training of students.

Uses and Disclosures Based on Your Authorization

Except as stated in more detail in the Notice of Privacy Practices, we will not use or disclose your health information without your written consent.

Uses and Disclosures Not Requiring Your Authorization

In the following circumstances, we may disclose your health information without your written authorization: To family members who are involved in your health care; For certain limited research purposes; For purposes of public health and safety; To Government agencies for purposes of their audits, investigations and other oversight activities; To Government authorities to prevent child abuse or domestic violence; To the FDA to report product deficits or incidents; To law enforcement authorities to protect public safety or to assist in apprehending criminal offenders; When required by court orders, search warrants, subpoenas and as otherwise required by law.

Patient Rights

As our patient, you have the following rights:

To have access to and/or a copy of your health information; To receive an accounting of certain disclosures we have made of your health information; To request restrictions as to how your health information is used or disclosed; To request that we communicate with you in confidence; To request that we amend your health information; To receive notice of our privacy practices. If you have a question, concern or complaint regarding our privacy practices, please refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices for the person or persons whom you may contact.

Privacy Policy

Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (“Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our services.

 

  1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information such as:

  • Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  • Information you provide when requesting an appointment or contacting our office.
  • Information related to your physical therapy care and medical history when necessary to provide healthcare services.
  • Insurance and billing information.
  • Information you voluntarily submit through forms, emails, or other communications.
  • Website usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general interaction with our website.
  • Information collected through cookies or similar technologies, where applicable.

Please do not submit highly sensitive medical or personal information through a website contact form unless specifically requested or the communication method is intended for that purpose.

  1. How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

  • Provide, coordinate, and manage physical therapy and related healthcare services.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments.
  • Communicate with you about appointments, services, or requests.
  • Process payments, insurance claims, and billing.
  • Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • Maintain appropriate business, administrative, and healthcare records.
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and professional obligations.
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website, systems, patients, staff, and business.
  1. Protected Health Information

If Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), certain health information may constitute Protected Health Information (“PHI”).

Our use and disclosure of PHI are governed by applicable federal and state privacy laws and, where applicable, our Notice of Privacy Practices. The HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose PHI and explains your rights regarding your health information.

This website Privacy Policy is not intended to replace or modify any applicable HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

  1. How We Share Information

We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate our practice and provide services, including with:

  • Healthcare providers involved in your care.
  • Insurance companies and healthcare benefit plans.
  • Billing, payment, and administrative service providers.
  • Technology, hosting, scheduling, or communication providers that support our operations.
  • Professional advisors, such as attorneys, accountants, or consultants.
  • Government authorities or other parties when required or permitted by applicable law.
  • Other parties with your authorization or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration.

  1. Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to help us understand website traffic, improve functionality, and evaluate the effectiveness of our website.

These technologies may collect information such as your browser type, device type, approximate location, pages visited, referring website, and general usage patterns.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

If third-party analytics, advertising, scheduling, chat, or other services are used on this website, those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

  1. Communications

If you provide your telephone number or email address, we may use that information to respond to your inquiries and, where permitted, communicate with you regarding appointments, services, billing, or other practice-related matters.

Text messaging and email communications may not always be completely secure. Please avoid sending sensitive medical information through unsecured communication methods unless appropriate safeguards are in place.

You may opt out of certain non-essential communications by following the instructions provided in the communication or contacting our office.

  1. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website or service you use.

  1. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us through our website without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can evaluate and address the situation.

  1. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable federal and California law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information or health information, including rights to access, obtain copies of, request corrections to, or request certain restrictions regarding your information.

Certain rights may be subject to legal limitations or exceptions.

For information concerning your rights regarding Protected Health Information, please refer to our applicable HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

  1. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable California law. The scope of these rights depends on the nature of the information we collect, how it is used, and whether particular privacy laws apply to our practice.

If applicable law provides you with additional rights, you may contact us using the information below to request to exercise those rights.

We will verify requests as reasonably necessary to protect the privacy and security of our patients and others.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the Effective Date above.

Your continued use of our website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy to the extent permitted by law.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

3379 G Street
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 325-4710
Email: info@bryantospt.com

Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the website of Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (“Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.

  1. Website Purpose

This website provides general information about Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, our physical therapy services, and ways to contact or communicate with our practice.

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes and is not intended to replace an evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan provided by a qualified healthcare professional.

  1. No Medical Advice

Information on this website should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Your use of this website does not create a physical therapist-patient relationship between you and Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy.

Do not rely on information obtained from this website to diagnose or treat a medical condition.

If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention.

For questions regarding your specific health condition, treatment, exercise program, or rehabilitation plan, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

  1. Appointments and Services

Submitting an appointment request through our website does not necessarily create a confirmed appointment.

An appointment is considered confirmed only when our practice has communicated confirmation through an appropriate channel.

We reserve the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel appointments when reasonably necessary.

Additional policies regarding cancellations, missed appointments, payment, insurance, referrals, and treatment may apply to services provided by our practice

  1. Insurance and Payment

Information regarding insurance participation, benefits, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other financial obligations may change and should be verified directly with your insurance provider and our office.

Verification of insurance benefits does not guarantee payment by an insurance company.

Patients may remain responsible for charges not covered by insurance or otherwise payable under applicable agreements and laws.

  1. Website Content

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information on this website. However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.

Services, providers, office hours, contact information, and other website content may change without notice.

  1. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You may not:

  • Use the website in a way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, systems, or accounts.
  • Introduce malicious code, viruses, or other harmful material.
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
  • Use automated systems to improperly access or collect information from the website.
  • Impersonate another person or entity.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
  1. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website, including text, logos, graphics, photographs, design elements, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and may be protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws.

You may view and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, sell, or commercially exploit website content without our prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable law.

  1. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

These links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the third party or its products or services.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites.

  1. Electronic Communications

When you contact us electronically, including through a website form or email, you acknowledge that electronic communications may involve privacy and security risks.

We will handle information according to applicable privacy laws and our applicable privacy policies and notices.

Website forms should not be used for emergencies or urgent medical concerns.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We do not warrant that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of harmful components.

We disclaim warranties to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including implied warranties that cannot lawfully be excluded.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on information provided through the website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

  1. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website or violation of these Terms.

  1. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and any applicable healthcare privacy notices.

Please review those documents to understand how information may be collected and handled.

  1. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this website with a revised Effective Date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by the laws applicable in the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Any dispute will be handled in accordance with applicable California and federal law.

  1. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
3379 G Street
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 325-4710
Email: info@bryantospt.com

Effective September 9, 2026

SMS Texting – Privacy Policy & Terms

Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (“Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) may offer SMS/text messaging to patients and individuals who choose to receive text communications from our practice.

  1. Types of Text Messages

If you provide your mobile telephone number and consent to receive text messages, we may send SMS messages related to:

  • Appointment confirmations and reminders.
  • Appointment scheduling or rescheduling.
  • Follow-up communications regarding your care.
  • Requests for information needed to provide or coordinate services.
  • Billing or administrative communications.
  • Responses to questions or requests you send to our office.
  • Other practice-related communications for which you have provided appropriate consent.
  1. Consent to Receive Text Messages

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to SMS communications, you consent to receive text messages from Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy at the number you provided.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of receiving healthcare services.

Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with our practice.

  1. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and wireless plan.

Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy does not control charges imposed by your wireless carrier.

  1. How to Opt Out

You may opt out of receiving non-essential text messages at any time by replying: STOP

After you send “STOP,” we may send one confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed. You will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you later provide consent to receive them again.

You may also contact our office directly to request removal from SMS communications.

  1. Privacy and Medical Information

Text messages may not be completely secure. For your privacy, we recommend that you avoid sending sensitive medical information through SMS unless specifically requested by our practice through an appropriate communication process.

We will handle personal and health information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our applicable privacy notices.

For more information about how we collect and use information, please review our Privacy Policy.

  1. No Emergency Communications

SMS messaging is not intended for emergencies or urgent medical concerns.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention.

Text messages may not be monitored continuously, and a response may not be immediate.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this SMS Text Messaging Policy from time to time. Any updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised Effective Date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this SMS Text Messaging Policy or our text messaging practices, please contact:

Bryant Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

3379 G Street

Merced, CA 95340

Phone: (209) 325-4710

Email: info@bryantospt.com

Effective September 9, 2026