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PRIVACY POLICY

 

This notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.  We have the following duties regarding the maintenance, use and disclosure of your health records to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. 

• We are required by law to maintain the privacy of the protected health information in your records and to provide you with his Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to that information.

• We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect.

 

Uses and Disclosure:

How we may use and disclose Health Information about you.

 

The following categories describe examples of the way we use and disclose health information.

Treatment:  We may use health information about you to provide treatment or services.  It may also be necessary to share your health information with another health care provider whom we need to consult with respect to your care.  For example, your protected health information may be disclosed to a home health agency or physician that provides care for you.

We do not share your health or mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We commit not to transfer your personal data to external organizations without your explicit consent, and we have implemented strict access controls and encryption to prevent unauthorized sharing of your data. If selected to accept SMS text messages, you have the right to opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To opt out, reply 'STOP' to any message you receive from us, or contact our Privacy Officer at the address or phone number provided in this notice.

 

Payment:  We may use and disclose health information about the treatment and services to bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company or a third party payer.  This may include determinations of eligibility or coverage under the appropriate health plan, pre-certification and pre-authorization of services or review of services for the purpose of reimbursement.  This information may also be used for billing, claims management and collection purposes, and related healthcare data processing through our system.

 

Health Care Operations:  Your health records may be used in our business planning and development operations, including improvements in our methods of operation, and general administrative functions.  We may also use the information in our overall compliance planning, healthcare review activities, and arranging for legal and auditing functions. 

 

As required by law:  We may use or disclose your health information for the following types of entities without first obtaining your authorization.

 

• Public health and oversight activities

• Law-enforcement

• Legal Proceedings

• Communicable Disease Health Oversight

• Abuse or neglect

• Funeral Directors, Coroners and Medical Directors

• Food and Drug Administration

• Organ and Tissue Donation Organizations

• Criminal Activity

• Military Command Authorities

• National Security and Intelligence Agencies

• Workers’ Compensation

 

Your rights:

You have the following rights regarding Health Information we maintain about you:

a) Right to Inspect and Copy. You have the right to inspect and copy Health Information that may be used to make decisions about your care or payment for your care.

b) Right to Amend. If you feel that Health Information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information. You have the right to request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for us. You must tell us the reason for your request.

c) Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request an accounting of certain disclosures of Health Information we made.

d) Right to Request Restrictions. You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on the Health Information we use or disclose for treatment, payment or healthcare operations.

Please note that we will not grant requests for restrictions that pertain to your treatment. In addition, you have the right to request a limit on the Health Information we disclose about you to someone who is involved in your care or the payment for your care, such as a family member or friend.

 For example, you could ask that we not share information about your surgery with your spouse or that we not share information
with your insurance company if you choose to pay for your service. We are not required to agree to your request. If we agree, we will comply with your request unless we need to use the information in certain emergency treatment situations.

e) Right to Request Confidential Communications. You have the right to request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you can ask that we contact you only by mail or at work. Your request must specify how or where you wish to be contacted. We will accommodate reasonable requests.

 

How to exercise your rights:

To exercise your rights described in this notice (other than to obtain a copy of this notice), you must send a request, in writing, to our Privacy Officer/Administrator at the following address:    13710 E Rice Place, Aurora CO 80015.

Complaints and questions:

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with us, contact our Privacy Officer at the address listed above. All complaints must be made in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact our Privacy Officer at 720-219-8146.

 

You may revoke your authorization, at any time, in writing, except to the extent that the agency has taken an action in reliance on the use or disclosure indicated in the authorization.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS for SMS messages:

By signing up for Breakthrough SMS text messages, you consent to receive text messages from Breakthrough Pediatrics. For more information, visit our privacy policy and terms and conditions at https://www.breakthroughhomehealth.com/about. Breakthrough Pediatrics uses SMS text messages to share general information and reminders about appointments and services offered.  Message frequency varies, users will receive messages as needed. Message and data rates may apply.  Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe.  For assistance, reply HELP or contact support at 720-547-0885.