Protecting
Your Health Information
At AIM Primary Care, we understand the importance of protecting your privacy. This Notice of Privacy Practices ("Notice") describes how we use and disclose your protected health information ("PHI") and your rights regarding your PHI.
Your
Rights
You have the right to:
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Access Your Records:
You can request a copy of your medical records electronically or on paper.
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Correct Errors:
You can request us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information in your records.
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Request Confidential Communications:
You can request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific way (e.g., by phone or mail).
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Limit Information Sharing:
You can request to limit how we use or share your information for certain purposes.
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Get an Accounting of Disclosures:
You can request a list of the times we've shared your information for six years prior to your request.
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Receive a Copy of This Notice:
You can request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
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Choose a Representative:
You can appoint someone to act on your behalf regarding your PHI.
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File a Complaint:
You can file a complaint with us or the Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Your
Choices
For certain situations, you have choices about how we share your information. You can tell us your preferences for sharing information with:
- Family and friends involved in your care
- Disaster relief organizations
- Hospital directories
Our Uses and
Disclosures
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
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Treatment:
To provide you with healthcare services.
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Healthcare Operations:
To manage our practice and improve your care.
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Billing and Payment:
To bill and collect payment for services.
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Public Health Activities:
To help with public health activities such as disease prevention and reporting.
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Healthcare Research:
To conduct research with appropriate safeguards.
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Complying with the Law:
To comply with federal and state laws.
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Organ Donation:
To facilitate organ and tissue donation.
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Legal Proceedings:
To respond to court orders or lawsuits.
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Other Disclosures:
We may disclose your PHI in other situations permitted by law, such as to a medical examiner or law enforcement.
Obtaining
Specific Information
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Get a List of Disclosures:
This section is not applicable. AIM will include this information in the response to your request.
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Get a Copy of This Notice:
A paper copy of this Notice is available upon request at the front desk or can be downloaded from our website.
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Choosing a Representative:
You can designate someone to act on your behalf regarding your PHI by providing written authorization.
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Filing a Complaint:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our Compliance Officer (details below) or the Department of Health and Human Services.
Our
Responsibilities
We are committed to:
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Maintaining the privacy and security of your PHI.
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Providing you with this Notice and following its provisions.
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Obtaining your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI beyond the permitted uses.
Changes to
This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice. The revised Notice will be available upon request, on our website, and a copy will be mailed to you.
Compliance
Officer
For questions or concerns regarding your privacy rights or this Notice, please contact our Compliance Officer:
