Treatment: A provider or assistant may obtain and record treatment information. With written authorization when required, a provider may consult with another specialist, send referral information for testing, or report progress to a primary-care or referring provider.
Payment: We may submit requests for payment to your insurance company. A claim may include information that identifies your diagnosis, procedures, and services.
Health care operations: We may use or share information as necessary for quality assessment, quality improvement, outcome evaluation, training, credentialing, medical review, legal services, insurance, transcription, and similar operational functions. Business associates are required to protect confidentiality.
YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION RIGHTS
☐ Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures in writing.
☐ Obtain a paper copy of this Notice.
☐ Request to inspect and copy your billing record in writing.
☐ Obtain an accounting of disclosures as required by law.
☐ Revoke previous authorizations in writing, except where action has already been taken.
☐ Request reasonable methods for communicating health information.