Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice explains how your medical information (PHI) may be used and disclosed, and your rights regarding that information.
How We Use Your Health Information
We may use or share your PHI to:
- Provide and coordinate your care.
- Bill you, your insurance, or other payers.
- Run health care operations, including quality improvement.
- Comply with laws and regulations.
- Communicate with family or caregivers (with your consent or when allowed).
We may also use or disclose PHI in special cases such as emergencies, public health reporting, research (with safeguards), law enforcement, organ donation, or when required by law.
We will not sell your PHI or use it for marketing without your written authorization.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and copy your records, including electronic copies.
- Request corrections to information you believe is inaccurate.
- Receive a list of certain disclosures of your PHI.
- Request restrictions on how we use or share your PHI.
- Request confidential communications (e.g., alternate address or phone number).
- Revoke your authorization for use/disclosure at any time (except when action has already been taken).
Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
- Protect the privacy of your PHI.
- Provide you with this Notice.
- Notify you if a breach of unsecured PHI occurs.
- Follow the terms of this Notice (and update it if our practices change).
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can contact:
Houston Concierge Medicine Wellness PLLC
9432 Katy Freeway, Suite #400, Houston, TX 77055
(832) 991-8940