Patient Privacy Rights And Information Usage Policy.pdf

## 22AEG-268100 Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice explains how your medical information is used and disclosed, and your rights regarding that information.

Your Rights:

You have the following rights concerning your health data:

- Access to your health records and claims history.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete medical records.
- Request confidential communication methods.
- Ask us to limit uses and disclosures of your information.
- Obtain a list of those with whom we've shared your information.
- Receive a copy of this notice at any time.
- Designate someone to act on your behalf regarding health information.
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Your Choices:

You can control how we share certain types of health information:

- Share information with family, friends, or others involved in your care.
- Disclose information during disaster relief situations.
- Receive communications through mobile and digital technologies.
- Prevent us from using your information for marketing purposes or selling it without your written authorization.

Our Uses and Disclosures:

We use and disclose your health information for various reasons, including:

- Treatment: Sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
- Organization Operation: Running our healthcare organization, improving care, and contracting with others.
- Billing: Facilitating payment from health plans or other entities for services provided.
- Public Health: Contributing to public health activities like disease prevention, product recalls, reporting adverse reactions, abuse/neglect, and serious threats to health and safety.
- Research: Using or sharing information for research purposes under strict legal conditions.
- Legal Requirements: Complying with federal and state laws, including reporting to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Organ Donation: Sharing information with organ procurement organizations.
- Funeral Directors/Medical Examiners: Disclosing information to coroners, medical examiners, or funeral directors as required by law.