HIPAA Notice

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy of protected health information.
• Give you the notice of legal duties and privacy practices regarding your health information.
• Follow the terms of our notice that is currently in effect.

We are required by law to:

• We will use and disclose health information only with your written permission.
• You may revoke such permissions at any time by writing to our practice’s privacy office

The user understands that as part of their healthcare, this organization originates and maintains health records describing the users health history,symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment and any plans for future care of treatment.

The user understands that this information serves as:

• A basis for planning my care and treatment.
• A means of communication among the healthcare professionals who contribute to my care.
• A source of information for applying my diagnosis and surgical information to my bill.
• A means by which a third-party payer can verify that services billed were actually provided.
• A tool for routine healthcare operations, such as assessing care quality and reviewing the competence of healthcare professionals

‍The user understands that they have the right:

• To object to the use of their health information for directory purposes.
• To request restrictions as to how their health information may be used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment or healthcare operations – and that the organization
is not required to agree to the restrictions requested means of communication among the healthcare professionals who contribute to the users care.
• To revoke this consent in writing, except to the extent that the organization has already taken action in reliance thereupon.