MeCare

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

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As Required by the Privacy Regulations Promulgated Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

 

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS

TO YOUR IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION.

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PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY:

 

MeCare is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal health information. As part of our business operations, we create and maintain records related to your treatment and services. We are legally obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your personal health information.

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We are also obligated to follow the terms outlined in our notice of privacy practices. When we release your health information, we do so with the sole purpose of achieving the intended use or disclosure. However, if you sign an authorization form, request information for yourself, or if the information is necessary for your treatment or required by law, we may release all designated personal health information.

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We reserve the right to revise or amend our Notice of Privacy Practices as permitted by law. Any changes made to this Notice will apply to both past and future records maintained by our agency. We will prominently display a copy of the current Notice in our offices, and you may request the most recent version at any time. New patients will receive a copy of the current Notice upon enrollment.

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT US: CEO Avi Horowitz +1-646-770-3796

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HOW YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT YOUR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION:

 

Treatment: Our agency may use or disclose your personal health information to provide you with necessary treatment or assist others involved in your care, such as physicians, therapists, and family members.

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Payment: We may use and disclose your personal health information for billing and collection purposes, including verifying eligibility, seeking payment from insurers or responsible parties, and billing you directly for services provided.

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Healthcare Operations: Your personal health information may be used for our internal operations, such as evaluating the quality of care, staff training, and business planning.

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Appointment Reminders: We may use your personal health information to contact you and remind you of upcoming visits or appointments.

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Release of Information to Family/Friends: We may disclose your personal health information to individuals who are involved in your care or assist in payment, such as family members or close friends.

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Disclosures Required By Law: We may release your personal health information when required by federal, state, or local law.

 

USE AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION IN CERTAIN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

 

The following scenarios describe unique circumstances in which we may use or disclose your personal health information:

Public Health Risks/Activities: We may disclose your personal health information to authorized public health authorities for activities such as disease control, reporting child abuse, or notifying individuals about potential health risks.

 

Health Oversight Activities: Your personal health information may be disclosed to health oversight agencies authorized by law for activities such as audits, inspections, or licensure actions.

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Lawsuits and Similar Proceedings: In response to a court or administrative order, we may use and disclose your personal health information if you are involved in a lawsuit or similar proceeding.

 

Law Enforcement: We may release your personal health information when requested by law enforcement officials for purposes such as investigating crimes or emergencies.

 

Serious Threats to Health or Safety: If necessary, we may use and disclose your personal health information to prevent a serious threat to your health, safety, or the public.

 

Military: If you are a member of the military or involved in national security activities, we may disclose your personal health information as required by appropriate military command authorities.

 

National Security: We may use and disclose your personal health information to federal officials for intelligence and national security activities authorized by law.

 

Workers' Compensation: In compliance with the law, we may release your personal health information for workers' compensation and similar programs.

 

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION:

 

You have certain rights concerning the identifiable health information we maintain about you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact:

 

MeCare CEO Avi Horowitz +1-646-770-3796

 

Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific manner or at a designated location. To make this request, please provide a written statement specifying your preferred method of contact or location.

 

Requesting Restrictions on Certain Uses and Disclosures: You may request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your personal health information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We will consider your request but are not obligated to agree unless required by law or in emergency situations.

 

Inspection and Copies: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of this Notice as well as your personal health information maintained by our agency, with certain exceptions. Submit a written request to the Privacy Officer, and we will respond within the legally required timeframe. We may charge a reasonable fee for copying and mailing the requested information.

 

Request to Correct Your Health Information: If you believe your health information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request amendments. Submit your request in writing to the Privacy Officer, providing a reason supporting the amendment.

 

Breach Notifications: In the event of a breach involving your unsecured personal health information, we will provide written notice within 60 days. The notice will include a description of the breach, steps you can take to protect yourself, and our actions to address the breach.

Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request an accounting of non-routine disclosures of your personal health information. Submit your request in writing to the Privacy Officer.

 

Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with our agency or the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Contact our Privacy Officer for more information.

Authorization for Certain Uses and Disclosures: Some uses and disclosures of your personal health information require your written authorization. You may revoke such authorizations at any time by submitting a written statement.

 

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy rights or this Notice, please contact our HIPAA Privacy Officer at MeCare.

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Thank you for reviewing this Notice, and we appreciate the trust you place in us to protect your personal health information.