TheAdvancedMed

HIPAA Notice Of Privacy Practice

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION.

TheAdvancedMed is required by law to protect the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and provide you with this notice regarding our legal duties and privacy practices.

Our Responsibilities

We are required to:

• Maintain the privacy of your health information
• Provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
• Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect
• Notify you if a breach of unsecured protected health information occurs

Uses and Disclosures of Health Information

Your health information may be used for:
  • Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage healthcare services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, addiction treatment, and wellness services.
  • Payment: To obtain reimbursement from insurance companies or other third-party payers.
  • Healthcare Operations: For quality improvement, administrative functions, credentialing, and training.

Other Permitted Uses

We may disclose health information when required by law, including:

• Public health reporting
• Law enforcement requests
• Court orders
• Health oversight agencies

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access copies of your medical records
• Request corrections to your medical record
• Request restrictions on certain uses of your information
• Request confidential communications
• Receive a paper copy of this notice

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
·   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html
·   You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Contact

TheAdvancedMed
Address – 1725 Pennsylvania Avenue
McDonough, GA