HIPAA policy
Legal Notice: HIPAA Policy Cureintent is deeply committed to upholding the confidentiality of your health information as outlined in the HIPAA Privacy Policy.
To this end, we have implemented policies and security measures to protect your privacy as required by state and federal laws. This notice delineates how your medical information may be utilized and disclosed, as well as the means by which you can access this information. We urge you to review it carefully
The health information we gather during the provision of care or services to you is designated as “protected health information.” We may employ and divulge your protected health information in the following manners: –
To furnish treatment and coordinate services amongst Cureintent personnel, your family members, pharmacist, and other healthcare providers involved in your care.
- To propose alternative treatments or apprise you of services, such as the availability of flu shots.
- To facilitate payment, including incorporating your health information on invoices to facilitate payment from your insurer. We may also need to obtain prior approval from your insurer and elucidate your need for home care and the services we will provide to you.
We may utilize your protected health information for various healthcare operations, including assessment and enhancement of service quality, formulation of new nursing care guidelines, supervision of employees, staff training, and general business planning and development.
You possess the right to request limitations on the use and disclosure of your protected health information. However, we are not mandated to agree to every limitation and reserve the right to terminate a limitation if we believe it may jeopardize your health. Moreover, you may request alternative methods of communication, examine, duplicate, or request amendments to your protected health information. Additionally, you have the right to receive a disclosure account of your protected health information and to revoke any authorizations at your discretion.
Certain exceptions exist regarding authorizations for the disclosure of your health information, including but not limited to disclosure to public health authorities, government representatives addressing concerns about abuse or neglect, participation in judicial or administrative proceedings, law enforcement purposes, disclosure to health oversight organizations, and for research purposes approved by a Privacy Board.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any queries or concerns related to the use and disclosure of your protected health information.
Benefits:
This notice is accessible to any individual upon request. We retain the right to modify the terms of this notice and to furnish the revised notice to any patient or client who is receiving care or services. Cureintent reserves the right to amend this Notice of Privacy Practices, and any changes will be applicable with respect to the protected health information in our possession.