Purpose of this Notice
Our office respects the privacy of personal information and understands the importance of keeping this Information confidential and secure. This notice describes our privacy practices with respect to your health information. Our privacy practices apply to current and former patients.
Types of Personal and Health Information We Collect
We collect a variety of personal health information when delivering health care. You provide some of this information when you lnltlally come into our office, such as address, social security number and health history. We also receive additional personal and health Information such as eliglblllty through our transactions with employers, insurance companies and other health care providers. We limit the collection of personal Information to that which is necessary to administer our business, provide quality service and meet regulatory requirements.
How We Protect Personal and Health Information
We treat personal and health information securely and confidentially. We limit access to personal information to only those persons who need to know that information to provide services to patients (I.e., billing clerks and medical assistants). These persons are trained on the lmpoI·tance of safeguarding this Information and must comply with our procedures and applicable law. We meet physical, electronic and procedural security standards to protect personal and health information and maintain internal procedures to promote the integrity and accuracy of that information.
Disclosure of Personal and Health Information
We may share any of the personal and health information we collect with our associates as permitted by law. We may also disclose this information to non-associated entities or individuals as permitted or required by law. Non-associates with whom we may disclose Information as permitted by law Include: attorneys, accountants, auditors, a patient's authorized representative, other healthcare providers, public health authorities, coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors, organ donation organizations, institutional review boards for research purposes, third party administrators, insurers, and law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
We may also disclose any personal and health information we collect in order to provide appointment reminders or to give you information about other treatments or health related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. In addition, in the event that this office is sold or merged with another office, your personal and health information will become the property of the new owner. We do not disclose personal or health information to any third parties without a patient's request or authorization.
Individual Rights to Access & correct Personal Health Information
We have procedures for a patient to access the personal and health information we collect, and other than the information we collect In connection with, or in anticipation of, a lawsuit or legal claim, we will make this information available to the patient upon written request. Our goal is to keep our patient information up"to-date and to correct inaccurate information. We have procedures in place to ensure the Integrity of our information and for the timely correction of incorrect information. If you believe that any personal or health Information we have about you Is not accurate, please let us know by contacting the Office Manager.
Further Information
The practice reserves the right to amend this Notice of Privacy Policy and Practices at any time in the future. Until such amendment is made, the practice is required by law to comply with this notice. Further questions regarding this notice may be directed to the Office Manager by phone: (850)398-8940 or in person at 131 E. Redstone Ave. Suite 102 Crestview, FL 32539.