Policy

PURPOSE:

The purpose of Laser Spine Institute’s Community page is to provide an online outlet for people to engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue around pertinent topics relating to Laser Spine Institute and general health and wellness. We welcome commentary and discussion on our page that helps our online community members discover ways to lead healthy and active lives.

LIMITATIONS:

We appreciate every comment, but unfortunately we are unable to respond to every comment posted in our social media sites. In particular, we can’t respond or comment directly in any detail with respect to your confidential health information protected under HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) (http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/).

RESTRICTIONS:

While a post will never be removed simply because of potentially critical or negative content; Laser Spine Institute does reserve the right to delete and/or hide posts or ban a user when his or her activity is determined to be:

  • Irrelevant
  • Vulgar or obscene
  • Threatening or harassing in nature
  • Violate HIPAA regulations and confidentiality mandates
  • Unlawful
  • Defamatory or slanderous
  • Abusive
  • Discriminatory
  • Embarrassing to any other person or entity
  • Spam
  • Solicitations

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

These forums are intended to promote the discussion of topics related to the Laser Spine Institute, and should not be used as a method to contact Laser Spine Institute. While all comments made in compliance with our posting guidelines are welcome, they may not be directly answered by Laser Spine Institute. Because Laser Spine Institute is genuinely concerned about our patients, we have created a formalized process for addressing complaints or grievances. If you have a complaint or grievance regarding quality of care or your provider, which you would like Laser Spine Institute to address, please contact Laser Spine Institute directly at 1-866-977-7463.

Finally, you agree that you will indemnify Laser Spine Institute against any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of a claim by a third party relating to any material you have posted.

* All comments will be reviewed by Laser Spine Institute before they are posted.