Care Network Healthcare Management Group
265 E. Merrick Road
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(631) 292-1250
[email protected]

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

Effective Date: January 1, 2021

Introduction

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Care Network Healthcare Management Group (“we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI). PHI includes information about your health condition, medical treatment, and payment for healthcare services provided to you. This Notice explains our privacy practices, your rights concerning your PHI, and how to exercise those rights.

How We Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

1. Treatment: We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare services within the skilled nursing facilities under our management.
2. Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI to bill and collect payment for the services we provide to you.
3. Healthcare Operations: We may use your PHI for activities related to the operation of the skilled nursing facilities, such as quality improvement, staff training, and compliance.
4. Public Health: We may disclose your PHI to public health authorities for disease reporting and prevention.
5. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your PHI when required by law or in response to valid requests, such as court orders.
6. Emergencies: In certain situations, we may use or disclose your PHI to provide the necessary medical care.
7. Research: In certain situations, we may use or disclose your PHI for research purposes with your consent or as permitted by law.
8. Marketing: We may contact you for appointment reminders, information about treatment alternatives, or other health-related services. Furthermore, if a consent is signed, authorizing the disclosure of PHI for marketing purposes, we may include disclosure to other medical professionals, their employees, and the general public in marketing materials such as flyers and brochures, on Our (and our affiliates) websites and through social media (Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

1. Right to Access: You have the right to review and obtain a copy of your medical record.
2. Right to Request Amendments: You may request changes to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
3. Right to Request Restrictions: You can request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
4. Right to Request Confidential Communication: You may request that we communicate with you in a specific way to protect your privacy.
5. Right to Receive an Accounting: You can request an accounting of disclosures of your PHI made for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
6. Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI and provide you with this Notice explaining our legal duties and privacy practices. We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of this Notice, but any changes will apply only to PHI created or received after the effective date of the change.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Notice or need assistance with your PHI, please contact:

Care Network Healthcare Management Group
265 E. Merrick Road
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(631) 292-1250
[email protected]

Effective Date

This Notice is effective as of January 1, 2021.

Thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and providing you with the highest quality of care.

Care Network Healthcare Management Group – Protecting Your Health Information