Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to your health information and records.
TruRoots Health Center understands the importance of privacy and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with th Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). We have developed office policies and procedures that protect your personal and health information when used within our office and devices used to copy or transfer this data. We assure you that your information will only be shared as required and only for the purpose of administering your case and obtaining payment for services. Be assured that without your permission, your health information will not be used for any other purpose.
The following ways are how your PHI may be used within our offices to provide you the best care and services possible:
To provide treatment, obtain payment, and conduct health care operations.
To schedule appointments and send reminders.
To communicate with your family, friends, emergency contact, and/or caregivers with your authorization.
As permitted or required by the law.
For certain activities when the law requires it.
To folllowing describes your rights regarding your PHI. You may:
Request to inspect any copy of your records.
Request to amend incomplete or inaccurate information in your records.
Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your health information.
ASk for additional privacy protections (although your request may be declined).
Ask for confidential communications in a particular manner.
Receive a paper copy of this Notice.
File a complaint without penalty.
TruRoots Health Center reserves the right to change this privacy policy as allowed by law and to make the new notice apply to health information already received as well as any information received in future. A copy of your current notice is available upon request. The notice will display the effective date.
If you believe that we have not properly respected the privacy of your PHI, you may file a complain with our office by calling (615) 583-9788, sending a letter to our office address: 11227 Lebanon Rd Mount Juliet TN 37122 or by emailing team@trurootshealth.com.
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