Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Your Health Information Rights

You have the right to:

• Get a copy of your paper or electronic medical record.
• Correct your paper or electronic medical record.
• Request confidential communication.
• Ask us to limit the information we share.
• Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared your information.
• Get a copy of this privacy notice.
• Choose someone to act for you.
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Our Uses and Disclosures

We may use and share your information as we:

• Treat you (e.g., share information with other healthcare providers).
• Run our organization (e.g., use your information to improve care).
• Bill for your services (e.g., share information with your insurance company).
• Help with public health and safety issues.
• Do research.
• Comply with the law.
• Respond to organ and tissue donation requests.
• Work with a medical examiner or funeral director.
• Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests.
• Respond to lawsuits and legal actions.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information. We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information. We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it. We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind.