Effective Date: November 1st, 2024
At LJP Medical Solutions, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal health information. This notice explains how we use and protect your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Your Rights
As a patient, you have certain rights regarding your protected health information (PHI). These include:
1. Right to Access: You can request to view or obtain a copy of your medical records and other health information that we maintain. You can ask for this information in paper or electronic form.
2. Right to Amend: If you believe your health information is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that we correct or update your records.
3. Right to Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific way or at a specific location (e.g., only at your home address or via email).
4. Right to Restrict Disclosures: You may request that we limit the use or disclosure of your health information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We will review and consider your request, although we are not required to agree to it.
5. Right to Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of disclosures we have made of your health information, excluding those made for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
6. Right to Receive a Copy of this Notice: You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Privacy Policy, even if you have agreed to receive this notice electronically.
How We Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use or disclose your health information for the following purposes without your prior authorization:
1. Treatment: We use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This may include sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
2. Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to bill and receive payment for services provided to you. This includes sharing information with your health insurance company for claim processing.
3. Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your health information for our internal operations to improve the quality of care we provide, train staff, and manage business functions.
4. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your health information if required by law, including for public health purposes, reporting abuse or neglect, or as part of legal proceedings.
5. Business Associates: We may disclose your health information to our business associates who perform services on our behalf, such as billing or IT services. These associates are required by law to safeguard your information.
Other uses and disclosures of your health information will only be made with your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.
How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to protecting your health information through various security measures, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. These measures ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Breach Notification
In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will notify you promptly in accordance with HIPAA regulations. We will inform you of what happened, what information was involved, and the steps you should take to protect yourself.
HIPAA Disclaimer: Right to File a Complaint
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if you believe that your health information privacy rights have been violated. Complaints can be submitted to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Filing a complaint does not affect your care or the services you receive.
To file a HIPAA complaint, visit the HHS OCR website or contact them directly. Complaints should be submitted in writing, either electronically or on paper, and should include details about the incident and parties involved.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the revised policy on our website. The revised policy will be effective as of the date posted.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us:
LJP Medical Soluitons
14936 Brown Mill Road Office 8
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 787-4624
info@cgmforfree.com