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Privacy Policy for Glen S Lovelace MD - Obstetrics, Gynecologists, and Midwifery (Idaho Stork)

Effective Date: [January 17, 2025]

 

At Glen S Lovelace MD - Obstetrics, Gynecologists, and Midwifery (Idaho Stork), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website or use our services:

  •  Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, medical history, insurance information, and any other information you provide us when making appointments or inquiries.
  • Health Information: We may collect health-related information necessary for providing medical care and services.
  • Technical Information: This includes details about your visits to our website such as IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing activity (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our medical services, including scheduling appointments and delivering healthcare.
  • To communicate with you about appointments, follow-up care, reminders, and other relevant information related to your medical treatment.
  • To improve the quality of our services and website functionality.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including those related to healthcare privacy (e.g., HIPAA in the United States).

3. SMS Consent

By accessing or using our services, including receiving SMS communications, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not engage with our services. Consent for SMS Communication:

By providing your consent to receive SMS communications, you acknowledge and agree to receive text messages from Idaho Stork at the phone number you provide. Information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties. Types of SMS Communications: If you have consented to receive text messages, you may receive SMS communications related to the following:

Customers and Guests: Updates regarding your orders, deliveries, or other relevant information. Job Applicants: Information about your application status, onboarding materials, or other employment-related updates. Standard Messaging Disclosures: Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates will be charged by your mobile service provider. You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by texting "STOP" to the number from which you received the message. For assistance, text "HELP". We respect your privacy and will only use the information you provide to communicate with you via SMS as outlined above. Your personal data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law or as necessary to deliver the requested service 

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes using secure servers, encryption technologies, and industry-standard security practices. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a patient, you have the following rights regarding your personal and health information:

  • Access: You can request to view or receive a copy of the personal and health information we have about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: In some cases, you may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out by contacting us directly.
  • To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website usage, and improve site functionality. These technologies collect non-personal information, such as your IP address and browsing behavior. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, but some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

 

Glen S Lovelace MD - Obstetrics, Gynecologists, and Midwifery - Idaho Stork
(208) 345-3136
333 N. 1st Suite 260
Boise, Idaho 83702

 

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Please join us for a tour of our Labor and Delivery suites and Mother-Baby rooms. These informative tours are led by expert maternal/child nurses and are held throughout the month at our Boise and Meridian hospitals.

Tours are FREE. Registration is NOT required.
For more information, call (208) 381-9000

Because our tour is designed for adults, we request that you make childcare arrangements for children under age five.

St. Luke's Boise
190 E. Bannock Street
Tours meet in the Main Lobby of the hospital
5:30 pm or 6:30 pm

2018 Dates

January 9, 17, 25
February 13, 21, 22
March 13, 21, 22
April 10, 18,26
May 8, 16, 24
June 12, 20, 28

Cesarean Birth Families

If you and your doctor anticipate your baby to be born by cesarean section (C Section), we encourage you and your support person to a trend the St. Luke's C Section specialized tour. completing this tour priorate admission will provide you and your support person with specific education about C Sections and the opportunity to tour the maternity and operating rooms.

January 4, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
February 1, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
March 1, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
April 5, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
May 3, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
June 7, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Note: If you and your family are participating in an infant adoption or surrogacy arrangement, we encourage you to share this with your birth and parenting instructor and invite all persons that well be sharing in the care of you and the newborn.

Virtual Tour

glen lovelace facog obgyn helpful linksTracking Your Periods

One of the first questions that comes up in a gyn exam is when you last had a period, how regular your cycles are, and the amount of spotting or bleeding you're experiencing. One of our brilliant patients designed this simple form to track a year's worth of cycles. Download it here, if this would be helpful to you, and bring it to your next appointment:

There are many apps available that help you track your cycle. Clue is one of the top free apps that helps you track your period and ovulation.

Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

We employ the most modern surgical techniques for treatment of heavy bleeding and incontinence issues, including endometrial ablatation, laparoscopic hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair. These websites may help inform you about options our practice offers.

Help with Quitting Smoking

Contraceptive Methods

Contraceptive methods we prescribe include the following. Websites for these products may help answer some of your questions about whether they might be appropriate for you.

GENERAL LINKS

financial dept brenda harwellBrenda Harwell is our billing professional and is available by phone or you may leave a secure voicemail.

She is available by phone:
208-345-3136 Ext. 2
Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

General Financial Policy

Co-pay, co-insurance, or payment in full is due at time of service. To make other payment arrangements, please call the office prior to your visit.

Obstetrical Care Financial Policy

OB care is billed as a "global" fee which includes:

  • Routine office visits during pregnancy
  • Physician fee to delivery baby
  • Postpartum office visit

The hospital will bill you separately and you should contact them for estimates or if you have questions.

Global bills are submitted to insurance with a service date of the delivery date.

Blood tests, cultures, PAP smear and ultrasounds are in addition to the fees listed above and will be billed to your insurance at the time services are rendered. You will receive a separate bill from Pathology for your PAP smear and cultures. You will also receive a separate bill from the laboratory for your blood tests.

Our Patient Accounts Representative will contact your insurance company to determine your OB estimate, which includes your deductible and/or co-pay or co-insurance. Our standard policy is for your OB estimate to be paid in full prior to delivery in seven monthly payments. If you have questions regarding your insurance coverage, call the customer service number on your insurance card and a representative from your health plan will provide information on your benefits.

To make payment arrangements different then our normal policy, please contact the office to speak with the Billing Department.

Surgical Financial Policy

After a surgery has been scheduled, the Billing Department will contact your insurance company to determine what fees will be the responsibility of the patient. At the pre-op visit a minimum of half of those fees will be due.

The hospital will bill you separately and you should contact them for estimates or questions.

Medicaid / Medicare Policies

We will accept Medicaid patients for pregnancy, gynecological issues, or surgical consultations only. If the patient has a Healthy Connections Provider, the referral must be sent to our office prior to making an appointment.

We accept Medicare patients by written referral only. The referral must be sent to our office prior to making an appointment.

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Choosing a Practitioner

glen lovelace facog obgyn birth babyYou may be wondering which medical professional you should be seeing for your appointment. If you would like traditional Obstetrical and Gynecologic care, Dr. Glen Lovelace would be the best practitioner for you. For a holistic and functional medicine approach to Obstetrical and Gynecologic care, Dr. Hudson would be a great fit. If you are in need of an annual exam, or a quick check-in during pregnancy, you may want to meet with our Nurse Practitioner, Angela Latta. If you are seeking Midwifery care, our Certified Nurse-Midwives Kristi Rhodes and Megan Kitterman, would be happy to meet with you.

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Midwives Model of Care

Our Certified Nurse-Midwives share their philosophy:

kristi megan boise idaho midwivesNurse-Midwives provide care to women from adolescence to beyond menopause, including preconception care, family-planning, and well-woman care. The midwifery care model focuses on individualized care and optimal health, and views pregnancy and birth as a normal physiological process. Focusing on the normalcy of pregnancy and birth is central to the practice of midwifery, recognizing that many factors influence each woman's unique experience of childbirth, including her fears and beliefs. Midwives support your unique physical, social, and emotional needs throughout your entire pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

boise midwifery birthMidwifery care places a strong emphasis on the midwife-client relationship. In this relationship, you will experience shared decision-making, informed choice, and self-determination. While always watchful for complications, we trust in each woman's ability to have a normal, healthy, positive pregnancy and birth. In labor, this means we offer physical and emotional support, providing continuity to our clients, meaning we attend 99% of our clients' births. Our cesarean section rate remains one of the lowest in the Treasure Valley at 2.6%. Honoring women and their families through the midwifery model of care includes supporting mothers with lactation in the hospital after birth and in their homes if there is need.