Notice of HIPPA Privacy Practices

Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices

Last updated: December 31, 2024

THIS NOTICE OF HIPAA PRIVACY PRACTICES, TOGETHER WITH THE REGIONAL JOINT NOTICES OF HIPAA PRIVACY PRACTICES (“Notice”), DESCRIBES HOW YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED BY IMMEDIATE CARE BY HOMETEAMS, AND IF APPLICABLE, BY OUR REGIONAL PARTNERS (DEFINED BELOW) AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW THE NOTICE CAREFULLY.

Immediate Care by HomeTeams has partnered with select health systems (“Regional Partners”) in some of our markets. In each of those markets, a Joint Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices from Immediate Care by HomeTeams and the relevant Regional Partner will apply to you (“Regional Notice”). Please click on the link for each region’s Joint Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices and review carefully.

Each of the Immediate Care by HomeTeams professional corporation affiliates together designate themselves as a single Affiliated Covered Entity (“ACE”) for purposes of compliance with HIPAA. These entities, collectively, are referred to in this policy as “the Companies.” Each of these entities, and their related sites, locations, and care providers will follow the terms of this Notice. In addition, the entities, sites, locations, and care providers may share medical information with each other for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations related to the ACE. This designation may be amended periodically to add new covered entities that are part of the Affiliated Covered Entity under HIPAA.

Immediate Care by HomeTeams Responsibilities

Under HIPAA, the Companies must take steps to protect the privacy of your "Protected Health Information" (“PHI”). PHI includes information that we have created or received regarding your health or payment for your health. It includes both your medical records and personal information such as your name, social security number, financial information, address, and phone number.

Under federal law, we are required to:

Protect the privacy of your PHI. All of our employees and providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of PHI and receive appropriate privacy training.Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices explaining our duties and practices regarding your PHI.Notify you in the case of a breach of unsecured PHI.Follow the practices and procedures set forth in this Notice.

Uses and Disclosures of Your Protected Health Information That Do Not Require Your Authorization

The Companies use and disclose PHI in a number of ways connected to your treatment, payment for your care, and our healthcare operations. Examples include:

TREATMENT

To our physicians, nurses, and others involved in your healthcare or preventive healthcare.

To our different departments to coordinate treatment-related activities, such as prescriptions, lab work, and X-rays.

To other healthcare providers treating you who are not on our staff. For example, we may share your PHI among your primary care provider, a specialist, and a physical therapist.

PAYMENT

To administer your health benefits policy or contract.

To bill you for healthcare we provide.

To pay others who provided care to you.

HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS

To administer and support our business activities, such as conducting quality analysis, reviewing services, or training.

OTHER USES

Legal and governmental purposes (e.g., public health, law enforcement, disaster relief).

Your Rights Regarding Your Protected Health Information

You have the right to:

Request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your PHI.Access or receive an electronic or paper copy of your PHI.Ask for corrections to your PHI.File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Changes to Privacy Practices

Immediate Care by HomeTeams may modify this Notice periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with the last update date clearly indicated.