USES AND DISCLOSURES OF YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
This office is committed to maintain the confidentiality
of your health information. However, your health information may be
used and disclosed as customary and reasonable for purposes of treatment,
payment, and health care operations and pursuant to a signed authorization
form. You have the right to revoke that authorization in writing
unless any action has been taken in reliance on the authorization.
Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations. Except
as otherwise provided, or with your signed consent, this office will
use and disclose your health information for purposes of treatment,
payment, and as otherwise necessary and permitted by law, for our
health care operations.1 This may include disclosure to another
health care provider who, at the request of your physician, becomes
involved in your treatment, or for purposes of approval of reimbursement
from your health plan.
Business Associates. At times, it may be necessary
for us to provide your health information to certain outside persons
or organizations that assist us with our health care operations,
such as auditing, accreditation, legal services, etc. These
business associates are required to properly safeguard the privacy
of your health information.
Family and Friends. With your approval and using our
professional judgment, your health information may be disclosed to designated
family, friends, and others who are directly involved in your care or
in payment of your care. If you are unavailable, incapacitated, or in
an emergency medical situation, and we determine that a limited disclosure
may be in your best interest, we may share limited health information
with such individuals without your approval.
Appointments and Services. This office may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. You have the right to request, and we will accommodate your reasonable requests, to receive communications regarding your health information from us by alternative means or at alternative locations. You may request such confidential communication in writing and may send your request to Privacy Officer, 1 Park West Boulevard, Suite 200, Akron, Ohio 44320.
