Notice Of Privacy Practices
BriefMD Medical Office - Website Notice Of Privacy Practices
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: 08/01/2023
BriefMD Medical Office
1500 District Ave, Burlington, MA 01803
This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
BriefMD Medical Office is dedicated to protecting the confidentiality of your medical information. This notice explains your rights and our obligations under federal and state laws regarding using and disclosing your Protected Health Information (PHI).
HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
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Treatment:
We may use and share your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare. For example, your information may be shared with specialists or labs involved in your care. -
Payment:
We may use your PHI to bill and collect payment from your insurance company or a third party for services provided. -
Healthcare Operations:
We may use your PHI for administrative purposes, such as quality improvement, staff training, and compliance audits. -
Required by Law:
We will disclose your PHI when required by federal, state, or local law. -
Public Health and Safety:
We may disclose your PHI to public health authorities to control disease, report abuse or neglect, or prevent a serious threat to health or safety. -
Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings:
We may share PHI in response to court orders, subpoenas, or other lawful processes. -
Research:
We may use your PHI for approved research projects if certain privacy safeguards are met. -
Other Uses:
For uses not listed above, we will obtain your written authorization. You may revoke this authorization at any time.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
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Right to Access:
You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your medical records. -
Right to Request Amendments:
If you believe your PHI is incorrect, you may request an amendment. -
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by our office. -
Right to Request Restrictions:
You can request that we restrict the use or disclosure of your PHI. While we are not required to agree, we will consider your request. -
Right to Confidential Communications:
You can request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., by mail or phone) or send information to a different location. -
Right to a Paper Copy:
You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you received it electronically.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI and provide you with this notice.
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We will notify you if a breach compromises the privacy or security of your information.
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We must follow the terms of this notice currently in effect.
CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
We reserve the right to change this notice. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted prominently in our office and on our website. You may request a copy of the updated notice.
COMPLAINTS AND QUESTIONS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
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BriefMD Medical Office: [Henry Lubega, 508 444 8851]
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Visit www.hhs.gov/hipaa for more information.
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
BriefMD Medical Office
1500 District Ave, Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 508 444 8851