HIPPA Policy Statement.

HIPAA Policy Statement of SwearingenDental

Privacy and Your Health Information at Swearingen Dental

At Swearingen Dental, safeguarding your privacy is a responsibility we take with utmost seriousness. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our Privacy Policies to gain a clear understanding of how your Protected Health Information (PHI) is managed and protected.

HIPAA Privacy Policy

Understanding Your Medical Information Privacy

About Us: Swearingen Dental is steadfastly committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This document outlines our privacy practices, delineates your rights, and explains how you can manage your medical information.

Protected Health Information (PHI): PHI encompasses any information that identifies you and pertains to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition, the delivery of healthcare to you, or the payment for your healthcare services.

How We Use and Disclose Your PHI:

For Treatment: We may share your PHI with other healthcare professionals who are involved in your care.
For Payment: Your PHI is utilized to process claims and ascertain benefits for healthcare services rendered.
For Healthcare Operations: We may use your PHI to enhance service quality and efficiency, conduct audits, and improve customer service.

Your Rights Regarding PHI:

Access to Records: You are entitled to access or obtain copies of your PHI contained in our records.
Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a record of instances where we have disclosed your PHI without your authorization, with certain exceptions like treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Amendments: Should you find your PHI records to be inaccurate or incomplete, you can request an amendment.
Restrictions: You can request restrictions on specific uses and disclosures of your PHI.
Confidential Communications: If you believe disclosure could endanger you, you may ask for your PHI to be communicated by alternative means or at different locations.
Breach Notification: We will notify you as required by law in the event of any unauthorized use or disclosure of your PHI.

Our Legal Duty:

We are legally obligated to protect the privacy of your health information and adhere to the stipulations of this notice.

For any inquiries, to inspect your records, request a disclosure listing, or to amend your PHI, please contact Swearingen Dental directly at (330) 385-4126.

Effective Date of this Notice: 3/12/2024

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