You have the right to request that Corstrata, Inc. and/or Corstrata Nursing Services, PC (“Corstrata”), restricts uses and disclosures of your protected health information (“PHI”) for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations purposes. For example, you may request that we not disclose PHI to a family member. You also have the right to request that we communicate with you in an alternative manner and at an alternative address. For example, you may want us to always send your PHI to you at a different location. In making these requests, please be aware of the following information:
- Corstrata is not required to agree to your request. We will review your request and determine if we are administratively able to agree to it. We will provide you with our decision in writing
- Any restriction we accept will be limited to information under our control. For example, this does not apply to health information maintained by your insurance company or other providers
- Requests to not bill your insurer require that:
- Payment be made in full prior to any consultation
- You are not a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary regarding a service covered by Medicare or Medicaid
- The service is not related to a Worker’s Compensation claim