Taylor Ann Drew, LLC is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your health information. As required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we have implemented policies and procedures to safeguard your medical records and personal health information.
Our Responsibilities:
1. Protected Health Information (PHI): We will only use and disclose your PHI as permitted or required by law. Your PHI includes information such as your medical history, treatment plans, and billing information.
2. Confidentiality: We will maintain the confidentiality of your PHI and take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
3. Notice of Privacy Practices: You have the right to receive a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how we may use and disclose your PHI, as well as your rights regarding your PHI.
4. Patient Rights: You have certain rights regarding your PHI, including the right to request access, request amendments, and request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
5. Breach Notification: In the event of a breach of your unsecured PHI, we will notify you in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Your Rights:
1. Access: You have the right to access your medical records and request copies of your PHI.
2. Amendment: You may request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
3. Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
4. Accounting of Disclosures: You may request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI.
5. Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Department of Health and Human Services.
Uses and Disclosures:
1. Treatment: We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
2. Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI for billing and payment purposes, including insurance claims and collection activities.
3. Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment, training, and administrative activities.
4. Authorization: We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes not covered by this notice.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or this notice, please contact me directly at hello@tayloranndrew.com
Thank you for entrusting us with your healthcare needs. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing you with high-quality care.
Sincerely,
Taylor Ann Drew, APRN, RYT-200
Your Tallahassee Concierge Nurse Practitioner