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YOUR INFORMATION. YOUR RIGHTS. OUR COMMITMENT.
This notice explains how your medical information may be used, disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Your Rights You have the right to:
Access your paper or electronic medical records Request corrections to your records Request confidential communication methods Limit the sharing of your information Request a list of those with whom we’ve shared your information Receive a copy of this privacy notice Designate someone to act on your behalf File a complaint if your privacy rights are violated
Your Choices
You can make choices about how we use and share your information, such as:
Informing family and friends about your condition Participating in disaster relief efforts Inclusion in a hospital director Receiving mental health care Marketing our services or selling your information Fundraising activities
Our Uses and Disclosures
We may use and disclose your information in various ways, including:
Providing treatment to you Operating our healthcare services Billing and payment for services Addressing public health and safety concerns Conducting research Complying with legal requirements Responding to organ and tissue donation requests Assisting medical examiners or funeral directors Managing workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests Responding to legal proceedings
Detailed Rights and Responsibilities
You have specific rights regarding your health information, and we have responsibilities to uphold those rights.
Accessing Records:
ou can request to see or obtain a copy of your medical records in electronic or paper format. We aim to provide these within 30 days of your request, and there may be a reasonable fee for this service.
Correcting Information:
f you believe your health information is incorrect or incomplete, you can ask us to make corrections. We will respond to your request and provide an explanation if we cannot make the changes.
Confidential Communications:
You can request that we communicate with you in a certain way or send information to a different address. We will accommodate reasonable requests.
Restricting Use and Sharing:
You may ask us to limit the use or sharing of your health information for treatment, payment, or operational purposes. While we may not be able to honor all requests, we will consider them carefully.
Accounting of Disclosures:
You can request a list of instances where we have shared your health information, excluding certain types of disclosures like those for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. This list will cover the previous six years.
Copy of Privacy Notice:
You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time, regardless of whether you have received it electronically.
Designating a Representative:
If you have designated someone to act on your behalf through medical power of attorney or if you have a legal guardian, that individual can exercise your rights regarding your health information.
Filing Complaints:
If you feel your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Your Choices
Certain types of health information sharing require your explicit consent:
Sharing with Family and Friends: You can tell us if you want us to share information with your family, close friends, or others involved in your care.
Disaster Relief: You can choose whether to include your information in disaster relief efforts.
Marketing and Sales: We will not use your information for marketing purposes or sell your information without your written permission.
Fundraising: We may contact you for fundraising efforts, but you can opt out of future contacts.
Our Uses and Disclosures
We generally use and share your health information in the following ways:
Treatment: To provide and coordinate your medical care.
Example: A doctor may share your health information with another specialist for additional treatment.
Operations: To run our healthcare practice efficiently and ensure quality care.
Example: We may use your information to review the quality of services provided.
Billing: To bill and receive payment for the healthcare services we provide.
Example: We may share your health information with your insurance company to facilitate payment for services.
Additional Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your information as required or permitted by law for purposes such as:
Public Health and Safety: Reporting disease outbreaks or adverse reactions to medications.
Research: For health research purposes, under certain conditions.
Legal Compliance: To comply with laws and regulations, including sharing information with health oversight agencies.
Organ Donation: Assisting with organ and tissue donation processes.
Medical Examiners and Funeral Directors: Providing information to these professionals in the event of a death.
Workers’ Compensation and Law Enforcement: Addressing claims and responding to law enforcement or other governmental requests.
Legal Actions: Sharing information in response to court orders or subpoenas.
Business Associates
Our organization sometimes contracts with third parties, or business associates, to provide certain services, such as translation or billing services. These associates are required by law and contract to safeguard your health information.
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
VIDA Healthcare uses electronic health records to manage patient information, which allows us to share your health information with our team and other healthcare providers involved in your care. This information may also be shared with your insurance company to facilitate payment for services. We adhere to strict privacy and security measures to protect your electronic health information.
Video Technology
VIDA Healthcare may use video technology (such as Skype or FaceTime) for patient care consultations and other services. These video communications are conducted with privacy and confidentiality in mind and are not recorded.
Our Responsibilities
We are legally obligated to protect the privacy and security of your health information.
We will notify you promptly if there is a breach that may have compromised your information.
We will follow the practices outlined in this notice and provide you with a copy of it.
We will not use or share your information without your consent, except as described here or required by law.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this notice, and any changes will apply to all information we have about you. The updated notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website.
Contact Information
This Notice of Privacy Practices applies to VIDA Healthcare and its subsidiaries. If you have questions or wish to file a complaint, please contact us directly. We are committed to addressing your concerns and maintaining the confidentiality of your health information.