What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is a federal law that protects the privacy of your medical information. This information, called "protected health information" (PHI), includes details about your health, conditions, treatments, and medications.
Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance
At NJ 365 Urgent Care, we take your privacy very seriously. We have implemented robust measures to ensure your PHI is:
- Confidentiality: We keep your information confidential and only use it for permitted purposes.
- Security: We have safeguards in place to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Training: All NJ 365 Urgent Care staff receive regular training on HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices.
How We Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following reasons:
- To provide urgent care services to you, such as consultations with specialists or referring you to your primary care physician.
- To obtain payment for services rendered to you.
- For healthcare operations, such as quality improvement activities or conducting audits.
- When required by law, such as reporting certain diseases or responding to court orders.
- With your written authorization, we may use or disclose your PHI for other purposes you request.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have certain rights regarding your PHI. These rights include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request and receive a copy of your medical records.
- Right to Amend: You have the right to request an amendment to your medical records if you believe they are inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Request an Accounting: You have the right to request a list of disclosures made of your PHI over the past six years.
- Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI.
- Right to Request Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific way (e.g., by mail instead of phone).
- Right to File a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to our HIPAA Privacy Officer at:
Fax: 732-666-9700
Email: nj365urgentcare@gmail.com
Contact Us
If you have any questions about HIPAA or how we protect your PHI, please don't hesitate to contact us at 732-419-2444 or visit our website at https://nj365urgentcare.com/. We are committed to providing exceptional urgent care while safeguarding your privacy.
