HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective date: 01/03/2025
This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical and mental health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Coherence Healthcare is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (“PHI”) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws.
PHI includes information that identifies you and relates to your physical health, mental health, medical history, or healthcare services.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
1. Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care. This may include communication between healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
2. Payment
If applicable, we may use your information for billing or payment purposes. As a cash-pay practice, payment information is handled securely and separately from clinical records.
3. Healthcare Operations
We may use information to support practice operations, quality improvement, training, or administrative functions.
Other Uses & Disclosures
We may also disclose your information:
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When required by law
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To comply with public health or safety requirements
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To avert a serious threat to health or safety
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For health oversight activities (e.g., audits)
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With your written authorization
Any use not listed above requires your explicit written permission.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
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Access your medical records
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Request corrections to your records
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Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
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Request confidential communications
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Receive a copy of this Notice
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File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your PHI
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Provide you with this Notice
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Follow the terms of this Notice
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Notify you in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI
Changes to this Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice as needed. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Privacy Officer:
Email: support@coherencehealthcare.com
Phone Number: 407-654-6402