Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Summit Path Billing ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information obtained through our website www.summittpath.com (the "Website"). As a medical billing company, we are committed to protecting privacy and maintaining compliance with applicable healthcare and data privacy laws.
Information We Collect
a. Personal Information We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including: •Name •Email address •Phone number •Practice, provider, or company name •Any other information submitted through contact forms or inquiries b. Automatically Collected Information When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including: •IP address •Browser type and operating system •Device identifiers •Pages viewed and time spent on the Website •Referring or exit pages This information helps us understand how our Website is used and improve performance and usability. c. Protected Health Information (PHI) Summit Path Billing does not intentionally collect Protected Health Information (PHI) through this Website. Visitors are advised not to submit PHI through online forms or email. Any PHI received in the course of providing contracted medical billing services is governed by applicable Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and protected under HIPAA.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to: •Respond to inquiries and requests •Provide information about our medical billing and revenue cycle services •Improve Website functionality and content •Communicate administrative or service-related messages •Maintain security and prevent fraud •Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may disclose information: •To trusted service providers who assist in operating our Website or business (e.g., hosting, analytics) •When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order •To protect the rights, property, or safety of Summit Path Billing, our clients, users, or others All third parties are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.
HIPAA Compliance
Summit Path Billing complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All PHI handled in the course of providing medical billing services is protected in accordance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and applicable state laws. Upon request, Summit Path Billing may provide Covered Entities with: * Written HIPAA policies Workforce training attestations Incident response documentation Proof of executed Business Associate Agreements
California CMIA Employee Confidentiality Acknowledgment
All workforce members acknowledge that under the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of medical information may result in civil penalties, personal liability, and criminal sanctions in addition to company discipline. Employees understand that California law may impose stricter requirements than HIPAA and agree to comply with the most protective standard. Upon request, Summit Path Billing may provide Covered Entities with: * Written HIPAA policies * Workforce training attestations * Incident response documentation * Proof of executed Business Associate Agreement
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect information, no electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Summit Path Billing performs regular information system activity reviews, including user access, system changes, security alerts, and data transmission activity, on a monthly and quarterly basis, with additional reviews conducted following security incidents or material system changes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance Website performance and analyze traffic. You may control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to: •Know what personal information we collect and how it is used •Request access to or deletion of your personal information •Correct inaccurate personal information •Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information •Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights To submit a privacy rights request, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will verify requests as required by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: Summit Path Billing || Email: admin@summittpath.com || Phone: (866) 766-8784