HIPAA Privacy Notice

LIV MED is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This HIPAA Privacy Notice explains how your Protected Health Information (PHI) may be used, disclosed, and protected, as well as your rights regarding your health information.

This notice applies to information collected during your healthcare visits, through communications with our practice, and through the medical services we provide.

Our Responsibilities Under HIPAA

LIV MED is required to protect the privacy of your health information and provide you with information about our privacy practices.

We are committed to:

  • Maintaining the privacy and security of your health information.
  • Following the privacy practices described in this notice.
  • Providing access to your health information as required by law.
  • Informing you about your privacy rights and available choices.

How We May Use And Disclose Your Health Information

LIV MED may use and disclose your Protected Health Information for purposes related to providing medical care, managing our practice, and completing necessary healthcare activities.

Your health information may be used for the following purposes:

  • Providing treatment and coordinating your healthcare.
  • Processing payments and insurance-related activities.
  • Supporting healthcare operations and practice management.
  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.

Treatment

We may use and share your health information with healthcare providers involved in your care to provide, coordinate, and manage your treatment.

This may include sharing relevant medical information when necessary to support your healthcare needs.

Payment

We may use and disclose your health information to process payments, verify insurance coverage, submit claims, and complete billing activities related to the services you receive.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your health information for healthcare operations, including quality improvement, administrative activities, appointment management, staff training, and other activities necessary to operate LIV MED.

Other Permitted Uses And Disclosures

LIV MED may disclose your health information without your written authorization when permitted or required by law.

These situations may include:

  • Public health activities.
  • Healthcare oversight activities.
  • Legal proceedings.
  • Law enforcement requests.
  • Reporting required by applicable laws.
  • Preventing serious threats to health or safety.

We only share the information necessary for the specific purpose when disclosure is permitted.

Uses Requiring Your Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures of your health information require your written authorization.

These may include:

  • Certain marketing communications.
  • Uses outside treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
  • Other disclosures not covered under HIPAA permissions.

You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, except when action has already been taken based on your authorization.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

Under HIPAA, you have certain rights regarding your Protected Health Information, including the right to:

  • Request access to your health records.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
  • Request confidential communications.
  • Receive a copy of this HIPAA Privacy Notice.

Confidential Communications

You may request that LIV MED communicate with you through a specific method or at a specific location.

We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your communication preferences when possible.

Protecting Your Health Information

LIV MED uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Protected Health Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

We follow appropriate procedures when handling patient records, electronic information, and other health-related information.

Changes To This HIPAA Privacy Notice

LIV MED may update this HIPAA Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in privacy practices, healthcare operations, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be made available through our practice and website.

Complaints And Concerns

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or have concerns about how your health information has been handled, you may submit a complaint.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

LIV MED will not retaliate against you for filing a privacy complaint.