THIS NOTICE PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE POTENTIAL USES AND DISCLOSURES OF YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION, ALSO KNOWN AS PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI), AS WELL AS HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE READ IT ATTENTIVELY.
We may share certain parts of your protected health information (PHI) with specific individuals or for specific purposes without requiring your signed authorization, as outlined below:
- For medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, technicians, or other personnel, including individuals outside of our office, involved in your medical care and may require the information to provide their services
- In situations where the law requires or permits disclosure, including in judicial settings and to health oversight regulatory agencies and law enforcement agencies
- To third-party companies that assist in the operation of our home care services, including but not limited to accounting, auditing, and other services provided by these business associates
- In emergency situations, to prevent serious health or safety risks or to report incidents of neglect and abuse.
- To medical examiners, coroners, or funeral directors to aid them in the performance of their professional duties
- To organ, tissue, and other donations organization, upon your death, if you haven't specified your donation preferences
- To any family member, relative, or other parties who are involved in your healthcare or payment thereof, unless you explicitly express your objection
- To reach out to you for appointment reminders, treatment options, and other health-related advantages and services
- To the sponsor of your health plan
- If mandated by international, federal, state, or local law, the information may be disclosed
Apart from the persons and situations mentioned above, we will request your written authorization before utilizing or disclosing your protected health information.
Your Rights
- If there is a breach of unsecured health information, including your medical information, detected by either our business associates or us, you will be promptly notified
- To cancel or revoke an authorization that you have previously given, please get in touch with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer
- To obtain a written record of the disclosures made by us in relation to your health information in the last six years, please get in touch with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer
- To obtain an electronic or paper copy of any updates or reissued versions of this notice, please reach out to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer upon your request
- To lodge a complaint with us, please get in touch with our HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer. You will not face any penalties for registering a complaint
Our Duties
As per legal requirements, North Atlanta Vascular Clinic and Vein Center are obligated to safeguard the confidentiality of your health information and inform you about our legal obligations and privacy practices. We are bound by the terms outlined in this notice, including any updates. We may revise this notice and apply new provisions retroactively to all health information in our possession.
Privacy Contact
For more information, please contact us at: navc@northatlantaclinics.com or call us at 770-771-5260
