Patient Privacy Policy
Your privacy and the protection of your personal health information are of utmost importance to us. Below is a detailed explanation of your rights regarding your health information.
Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information
This notice outlines how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Permitted Uses and Disclosures:
With your consent, we are permitted by federal privacy laws to use and disclose your health information for:
Treatment:
Sharing information with healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment:
Providing necessary information to your health insurance company for payment.
Health Care Operations:
Sharing information with business associates for quality assessment, legal services, and more.
Examples of Information Use:
Treatment:
A nurse records your treatment information, which may be shared with specialists if needed.
Payment:
We may submit information to your health insurance for reimbursement of services provided.
Health Care Operations:
We may share your information with insurers or business associates to obtain services like medical reviews or training programs.
Your Health Information Rights
While the health records and billing documents are the physical property of our practice, the information within them belongs to you. You have the right to:
Request Restrictions:
You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information by submitting a written request to our office. We are not required to agree, but we will comply if we do.
Inspect and Copy Records:
You may request to inspect and copy your health and billing records by delivering a written request to our office.
Appeal Denials:
If access to your protected health information is denied, you may appeal the decision except in certain circumstances.
Request Amendments:
You may request amendments to correct incomplete or incorrect information in your health record by submitting a written request to our office.
File a Statement of Disagreement:
If your amendment request is denied, you may file a statement of disagreement, which will be attached to future disclosures of your information.
Obtain an Accounting of Disclosures:
You may request an accounting of disclosures of your health information, excluding those made for treatment, payment, operations, or to family and friends during care.
Request Alternative Communications:
You may request that we communicate your health information by alternative means or at an alternative location by delivering a written request to our office.
Revoke Authorizations:
You may revoke previous authorizations for the use or disclosure of your information, except where action has already been taken, by delivering a written revocation to our office.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at (302) 273-8300 during normal hours. We will assist you with the necessary steps.
Our Responsibilities
Our practice is committed to:
Maintaining Privacy:
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information.
Providing Notice:
We will provide you with a notice of our duties and privacy practices concerning the information we collect and maintain about you.
Adhering to the Notice:
We will abide by the terms outlined in this Notice.
Notification:
We will notify you if we cannot accommodate a requested restriction or request.
Accommodating Requests:
We will accommodate reasonable requests regarding how we communicate health information with you.