This notice describes how medical information about you maybe used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please read carefully.
At Utah Facial Plastics we value your relationship with us. We understand that your medical and health information is private. We know that respect for that privacy is a critical part of our relationship. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your protected health information that is in our possession.
We follow strict federal and state laws that require us to maintain confidentiality of your health information. This “Notice of Privacy Practices” was created to help you understand our legal duties to protect your health information, as well as your rights regarding your health information.
HOW WE CAN USE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
When you receive care at Utah Facial Plastics, we may use your health information for purposes such as providing treatment, processing billing for services, and conducting routine healthcare operations. Below are examples of how we may use and share your health information.
Treatment – We maintain records of the care and services provided to you. Health care providers rely on these records to deliver high-quality care that meets your needs. Your physician may share your health information with specialists, facilities, or representatives involved in your treatment.
Payment – We keep billing records that include payment information and documentation of services provided to you. Your information may be used to obtain payment from your insurance company, verify coverage for your care, or notify them of upcoming services that require prior notice or authorization.
Health Care Operations – We use health information to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of the health care services we provide. Your health
information may be used conduct essential business operations.
USE OF YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
We may use your health information to:
- Recommend treatment alternatives.
- Inform you about health services and products that may benefit you.
- Share information with third parties who assist with treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. These third parties, known as business associates, are required to follow our privacy policies.
SHARING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
In certain situations, we are permitted or required by law to disclose health information without your written authorization, including:
- For public health purposes, such as reporting communicable diseases, work-related illnesses and injuries, deaths, or adverse reactions to drugs or medical devices.
- To protect victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
- For health oversight activities, such as audits, investigations, and inspections.
- For lawsuits and similar legal proceedings.
- When otherwise required by law.
- When requested by law enforcement, as required by law or court order.
- For workers’ compensation or similar programs if you are injured at work.
- For specialized government functions, such as intelligence or national security.
AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT
Utah Facial Plastics will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your health information for any purpose not listed above (or as otherwise permitted or required by law). You may revoke this authorization at any time with a written statement.
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OUR PRIVACY RESPONSIBILITIES
As required by law, we are committed to:
- Maintaining the privacy of your health information.
- Providing this notice to explain how we may use and share your health information.
- Following the terms outlined in the current notice.
We reserve the right to update and revise this notice at any time. The most current version will be available here and in our offices.
YOUR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Request restrictions on how we use and share your information, though we are not obligated to agree to these requests.
- Specify an address and phone number for us to use when communicating with you.
- Inspect and request copies of your health information (both medical and billing records), with possible fees.
- Request corrections or additions to your health information, provided these requests are submitted in writing.
- Request an additional copy of this notice.
- Request an accounting of certain disclosures of your health information. Note that this does not include disclosures for treatment, payment, or health care operations, nor any disclosures made before November 13th, 2016.
CONTACT US
At Utah Facial Plastics, we take the information outlined in this "Notice of Privacy Practices" very seriously, both because of our commitment to you and our obligation to comply with legal requirements.
If you would like more information about your privacy rights, have concerns that your rights may have been violated, or disagree with a decision regarding access to your health information, please feel free to contact our Privacy Coordinator.
Jenny Yergensen
Utah Facial Plastics
2255 N 1700 W #200
Layton, UT 84041
We will investigate all complaints and will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
You may also file a written complaint with the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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