Notice of Privacy Practices

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

This notice outlines the privacy practices of ProSynergy Dermatology & Plastic Surgery as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its regulations. HIPAA requires us, a Covered Entity, to protect your personal health information and inform you about our legal duties and privacy policies concerning your health information. By law, we are bound to comply with the terms of this Privacy Notice.

Our Commitment to Protecting Your Health Information

We acknowledge the sensitivity of your health information, which we refer to as "protected health information." This encompasses data that can identify you, and safeguarding it is our responsibility. During each visit to ProSynergy Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, we create a record of your care and services received. This record is vital for delivering quality care and adhering to legal obligations. This notice pertains to all records of your care produced by our facility, whether by healthcare personnel or your physician. Our foremost obligation is to preserve the privacy of your protected health information and abide by the current notice's terms.

Our Responsibilities

We retain the right to modify this notice and make the revised notice effective for existing and future health information. A copy of the current notice will be posted in our facilities, and you can access it at our reception desk.

Disclosure of Your Protected Health Information

We will not use or disclose more of your protected health information than is necessary, with some exceptions, to fulfill the intended purpose. The following categories describe various ways we use your health information and share it with entities beyond ProSynergy Dermatology & Plastic Surgery:

I. FOR TREATMENT

We may disclose your health information to hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver, coordinate, or manage your healthcare, except when it pertains to specific categories such as HIV/AIDS, genetic testing, or federally funded drug or alcohol abuse treatment facilities or as prohibited by State or Federal Law.

II. FOR PAYMENT

We may use and disclose your protected health information for billing and collecting payment for your treatment and services. This includes obtaining prior authorization from your insurance plan. Information may also be shared with another provider involved in your care for their payment activities.

III. FOR HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS

Health information about you may be used and disclosed for healthcare operations, which includes quality assurance, medical staff credentialing, administrative activities, financial and business planning, customer service, investigation of complaints, and certain marketing and fundraising activities, among others. These activities are necessary for operating our healthcare facility and ensuring quality care. We may also provide your protected health information to accountants, attorneys, consultants, and others to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

IV. FOR BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

Some services provided in our organization are through contracts with business associates, such as accreditation agencies, management consultants, and quality assurance reviewers. To protect your health information, we require our business associates to sign contracts committing them to safeguard your information.

Appointment Reminders

We may use health information to contact you for appointment reminders, including leaving messages on your voicemail.

Peer Review Studies and Quality Control

We may disclose health information to another provider as part of peer review and quality control research.

With Your Verbal Consent

We may disclose health information about you to a friend or family member involved in your medical care unless you inform us in writing not to do so. Additionally, health information may be disclosed to an entity participating in disaster relief efforts, such as the Red Cross, to notify your family about your condition.

With Your Written Authorization

Other uses and disclosures of health information not covered by this notice or relevant laws will require your written permission, which can be revoked at any time.

Special Situations Not Requiring Your Consent or Authorization

- Organ and Tissue Donation

- Military and Veterans

- Worker's Compensation

- Averting Serious Threat

- Public Health Activities

- Health Oversight Activities

- Lawsuits and Disputes

- Law Enforcement

- Coroners and Medical Examiners

- National Security

- Inmates

- Required by Law

Your Health Information Rights

You have the following rights concerning your health information:

I. RESTRICTION

Request a restriction on specific uses and disclosures of your health information. We are not obligated to agree to your request unless it's essential for emergency treatment.

II. COPY

Obtain a copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices.

III. INSPECT

Inspect and request a copy of your health record. We may deny your request under limited circumstances. If denied, you can request a review by another healthcare professional on our team.

IV. AMEND

 Request an amendment to your healthcare record if you believe it's incorrect or incomplete. We may deny the request under specific conditions.

V. ACCOUNTING

- Obtain an accounting of disclosures of your health information unrelated to treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

VI. CONFIDENTIAL

Request communication of your health information via alternative means or locations.

VII. REVOCATION

Revoke your authorization for the use or disclosure of health information except for actions already taken.

Our Contact

If you have questions about this notice, please contact us (706) 432 - 9285