HIPAA Notice Of Privacy Practices
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.
Peak Wellness Center is committed to protecting the privacy of your protected health information (“PHI”) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and applicable state laws.
Our Responsibilities
Peak Wellness Center is required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your protected health information
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Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
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Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
Uses And Disclosures Of Protected Health Information
We may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes without your authorization:
Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care and related services among healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
Payment
We may use and disclose your health information for billing and payment purposes, including obtaining payment from insurance companies or other third parties, when applicable.
Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your health information for healthcare operations such as quality assessment, staff training, licensing, and administrative activities necessary to run our practice.
Other Permitted Uses And Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your health information:
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When required by law
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For public health activities
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For health oversight activities
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To prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety
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For law enforcement purposes, as permitted by law
Any other use or disclosure of your protected health information will require your written authorization.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
Access Your Records
Request to inspect or obtain a copy of your health information.
Request Amendments
Request corrections to your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
Request Restrictions
Request limitations on how your information is used or disclosed. We are not required to agree to all requests.
Request Confidential Communications
Request communication of your health information in a specific way or location.
Receive An Accounting Of Disclosures
Request a list of certain disclosures of your health information.
Receive A Paper Copy Of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Peak Wellness Center or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Changes To This Notice
Peak Wellness Center reserves the right to change this Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all protected health information we maintain. The updated Notice will be made available upon request and posted on our website.
Contact Information
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Notice, please contact:
Peak Wellness Center
220 Davidson Ave, Suite 128
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 732-633-7277