This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.
PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION:
The following outlines how we may use and share your health information. Unless permitted by law or described below, we will not use or disclose your health information without your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Treatment:
We may use or disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care. This may include sharing information with doctors, nurses, technicians, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care, including individuals or facilities outside our practice.
Payment:
We may use and disclose your information to obtain payment for the treatment and services you receive. For example, we may share necessary information with your insurance company to process claims.
Healthcare Operations:
We may use and disclose your information for administrative, financial, legal, and quality improvement activities. This ensures you receive quality care and allows us to operate efficiently. For example, we may share information with your insurance company to support their healthcare operations.
Appointment Reminders, Treatment Alternatives, and Health-Related Benefits:
We may use your health information to remind you of appointments or inform you of treatment options or services that may benefit your health.
Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment:
When appropriate, we may share your information with family members, friends, or others involved in your care or payment for services. We may also notify them about your condition, location, or in emergency situations, as allowed by law.
Research:
Under certain conditions, we may use or disclose your information for research purposes. All research projects are subject to a special approval process. Researchers may review your information to help identify potential study participants.
Fundraising Activities:
We may use your contact information to communicate with you for fundraising purposes. You have the right to opt out of receiving these communications. If you wish to do so, please notify our Privacy Officer in writing.
SPECIAL SITUATIONS
As Required by Law:
We will disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law.
To Prevent a Serious Threat to Health or Safety:
We may disclose your health information to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or that of the public or another person.
Business Associates:
We may disclose your information to third-party service providers ("business associates") who perform services on our behalf, such as billing. All business associates are required by law to protect your privacy.
Data Breach Notification:
We may use your contact information to notify you in case of a data breach involving your health information, as required by law.
Organ and Tissue Donation:
If you are an organ donor, we may share your information with organizations involved in organ donation and transplantation.
Military and Veterans:
If you are a member of the military, we may release your information as required by military authorities.
Workers’ Compensation:
We may release your health information as authorized by laws relating to workers’ compensation or similar programs.
Public Health Activities:
We may disclose your information for public health purposes such as:
Preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability
Reporting births and deaths
Reporting child abuse or neglect
Reporting adverse reactions to medications or defective products
Notifying people exposed to communicable diseases
Reporting to authorities when we believe an individual may be a victim of abuse or domestic violence, as permitted or required by law
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING HEALTH INFORMATION
Access to Records:
You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of your medical and billing records. If these are maintained electronically, you may request a digital copy in your preferred format. To request access, you must submit a written request.
Right to Amend:
If you believe your health information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment in writing. We may deny your request in certain cases, but we’ll notify you of the reason.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
You may request a list of disclosures made of your health information (other than for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations). This request must be made in writing.
Right to Request Restrictions:
You may request limitations on how we use or disclose your information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. You may also request restrictions on sharing your information with certain people, such as family members. We are not required to agree to your request unless it involves restricting disclosures to a health plan for services you paid for out of pocket in full.
Right to Request Confidential Communications:
You can request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., only by mail or at work). This request must be in writing and must specify how or where you want to be contacted.
Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice:
You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have received it electronically.
CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE:
We reserve the right to change this notice and apply the new practices to health information we already have and any we may receive in the future. The updated notice will be available in our office and on request.
COMPLAINTS:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Complaints must be submitted in writing.
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
CONTACT INFORMATION
My Way Pediatrics
Royal Palm Beach Office
1410 Royal Palm Beach Blvd
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 423-9944
Fax: (561) 328-6031
Attention: Compliance Contact
West Palm Beach Office
2051 45th St, Bldg A, Suite 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Phone: (561) 844-2233
Weston Office
2771 Executive Park Dr, Suite 1
Weston, FL 33331
Phone: (754) 348-3899