AmoryCare HIPAA Privacy Notice and Your Privacy Rights
AmoryCare Notice of Privacy Practices
Introduction
At AmoryCare, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We are committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI) and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.
This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your health information, your rights regarding your health information, and our legal obligations to protect it. Please read it carefully and contact our us if you have any questions.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We use and disclose your PHI for purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations. Additionally, we may share your information for the following purposes:
Treatment
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To provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and related services.
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To consult with other health care providers about your care.
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To refer you to other providers.
Payment
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To obtain payment for the health care services we provide.
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To verify insurance eligibility and coverage.
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To bill and collect payments from you, your insurance, or other third parties.
Health Care Operations
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To conduct quality assessment and improvement activities.
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To train and educate staff.
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To perform business planning and development.
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To conduct audits and fraud prevention activities.
Public Health and Safety
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To prevent or control disease, injury, or disability.
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To report births and deaths.
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To report suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
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To comply with public health reporting requirements.
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Research
For health research approved under strict privacy safeguards.
Legal Requirements and Law Enforcement
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To comply with federal, state, or local laws and court orders.
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To respond to subpoenas, discovery requests, or other lawful processes.
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To assist law enforcement officials in certain circumstances.
Workers’ Compensation
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To comply with workers’ compensation laws.
Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors
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To assist in identifying deceased persons or determine cause of death.
Military and National Security
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To authorized military command or national security agencies.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights with respect to your PHI:
Right to Inspect and Copy
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You may request to see or get a copy of your medical and billing records.
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We will respond within 30 days, or within 60 days if an extension is required.
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We may charge a reasonable fee for copying and mailing.
Right to Amend
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If you believe your records are incorrect or incomplete, you may request a correction.
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We will respond within 60 days and may deny the request with explanation.
Right to Request Restrictions
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You may request limits on how we use or disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, or operations.
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We are not required to agree except in limited cases when you pay out-of-pocket for a service.
Right to Confidential Communications
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You may request that we communicate with you by alternative means or at alternative locations to protect your privacy.
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We will accommodate reasonable requests.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
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You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made in the past six years.
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We will provide one accounting free per 12 months; additional requests may incur a fee.
Right to Receive a Paper Copy of This Notice
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You may request a paper copy at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.
Right to Choose a Personal Representative
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You may designate someone to act on your behalf with respect to your PHI.
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We require documentation to verify the representative’s authority.
Right to File a Complaint
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If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with AmoryCare or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
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We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Your Choices About Your Health Information
You may have choices about how we use and disclose your PHI:
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We may share information with family, friends, or others involved in your care unless you object.
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You can instruct us not to share your PHI for marketing purposes or fundraising; we will honor your request.
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We will not sell your health information without your explicit written authorization.
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Psychotherapy notes and certain sensitive information are protected and require your authorization for disclosure.
Our Responsibilities
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We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
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We will notify you promptly if a breach of unsecured PHI occurs.
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We must comply with the terms of this Notice and provide you with a copy.
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We will only use or disclose your PHI as described in this Notice or with your authorization.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may:
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Contact our us at: \
Email: info@amorycare.com
Phone: 908-409-1924
Address: 1945 Morris Ave STE 12, Union, NJ, 07083
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File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights:
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
For questions or more information about this Notice, your rights, or to report a privacy concern, please contact:
AmoryCare
Email: info@amorycare.com
Phone: 908-409-1924
Address: 1945 Morris Ave STE 12, Union, NJ, 07083
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. The revised Notice will be posted on our website and available upon request.
Additional Information
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This Notice applies to all health information collected or created by AmoryCare.
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State laws that provide greater privacy protections will also be followed.