Your Rights
When it comes to your health information, you have certain rights.
This s
ection explains your rights and some of our responsibilities to help
you.
Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record
You can ask to see or get an electronic or paper copy of your medical
record and other health information we have about you. Ask us how to
do this.
We will provide a copy or a summary of your health information,
usually within 30 days of your request. We may charge a reasonable,
cost-based fee.
Ask us to correct your medical record
You can ask us to correct health information about you that you think
is incorrect or incomplete. Ask us how to do this.
We may say “no” to your request, but we’ll tell you why in writing
within 60 days.
Request confidential communications
You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, home or
office phone) or to send mail to a different address.
We will say “yes” to all reasonable requests.
Ask us to limit what we use or share
You can ask us not to use or share certain health information for
treatment, payment, or our operations. We are not required to agree to
your request, and we may say “no” if it would affect your care. If you
pay for a service or health care item out-of-pocket in full, you can ask us
not to share that information for the purpose of payment or our
operations with your health insurer. We will say “yes” unless a law
requires us to share that information.
Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared information
You can ask for a list (accounting) of the times we’ve shared your health
information for six years prior to the date you ask, who we shared it
with, and why.
We will include all the disclosures except for those about treatment,
payment, and health care operations, and certain other disclosures
(such as any you asked us to make). We’ll provide one accounting a
year for free but will charge a reasonable, cost-based fee if you ask for
another one within 12 months.
Get a copy of this privacy notice
You can ask for a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have
agreed to receive the notice electronically. We will provide you with a
paper copy promptly.
Choose someone to act for you
If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is
your legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights and make
choices about your health information.
We will make sure the person has this authority and can act for you
before we take any action.
File a
complaint if you feel your rights are violated
You c
an complain if you feel we have violated your rights by contacting
us Compliance@kaizo-health.com
You can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
Office for Civil Rights by sending a letter to 200 Independence
Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, calling 1-877-696-6775, or
visiting www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/.
We w
ill not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
For certa
in health information, you can tell us your choices about what we share. If you have a clear
preference for how we share your information in the situations described below, talk to us. Tell us what
you want us to do, and we will follow your instructions.
In these cases, you have both the right and choice to tell us to: Share information with your family,
close friends, or others involved in your care; Share information in a disaster relief situation; Include your
information in a hospital directory
If you are not able to tell us your preference, for example if you are unconscious, we may go ahead and
share your information if we believe it is in your best interest. We may also share your information when
needed to lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.
In these cas
es we never share your information unless you give us written permission: Marketing
purposes; Sale of your information; Most sharing of psychotherapy notes
In the case of fundraising - We may contact you for fundraising efforts, but you can tell us not to contact
you again.
Our Uses and Disclosures
We typi
cally use or share your health information in the following ways.
Treat y
ou - We can use your health information and share it with other professionals who are treating
you. Example: A doctor treating you for an injury asks another doctor about your overall health
condition.
Run our or
ganization - We can use and share your health information to run our practice, improve your
care, and contact you when necessary. Example: We use health information about you to manage your
treatment and services.
Bill fo
r your services - We can use and share your health information to bill and get payment from health
plans or other entities. Example: We give information about you to your health insurance plan so it will
pay for your services.
We are allowed or required to share your information in other ways – usually in ways that contribute
to the public good, such as public health and research. We have to meet many conditions in the law before
we can share your information for these purposes. For more information see:
www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/index.html.
Help wit
h public health and safety issues - We can share health information about you for certain
situations such as: Preventing disease; Helping with product recalls; Reporting adverse reactions to
medication; Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence; and Preventing or reducing a
serious threat to anyone’s health or safety
Do researc
h - We can use or share your information for health research.
Comply wi
th the law - We will share information about you if state or federal laws require it, including
with the Department of Health and Human Services if it wants to see that we’re complying with federal
privacy law.
Respond to
organ and tissue donation requests - We can share health information about you with
organ procurement organizations.
Work with a medical examiner or funeral director - We can share health information with a coroner,
medical examiner, or funeral director when an individual dies.
Address
workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests - We can use or
share health information about you: For workers’ compensation claims; For law enforcement purposes or
with a law enforcement official; With health oversight agencies for activities authorized by law; For
special government functions such as military, national security, and presidential protective services
Respond t
o lawsuits and legal actions - We can share health information about you in response to a court
or administrative order, or in response to a subpoena.
• We are r
equired by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
• We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
• We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it.
• We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time.
Let us know in writing if you change your mind.
For more information see: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/noticepp.html
View online at www.kaizo-health.com
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this
information. Please review it carefully
.