Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information are of utmost importance to us. We are committed to maintaining the security and privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the HITECH Act, and other applicable laws.

This document outlines how we may use or disclose your PHI and your rights regarding your health information.

How We Use and Disclose Your Health Information

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

• Evaluation and Treatment: To provide, manage, and coordinate your healthcare. Example: Sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care as you request through release of information.

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• Payment: To facilitate billing and payment for services provided to you. Example: Entering your name and contact information into our payment processor for billing purposes.

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• Healthcare Operations: To ensure quality care and the operational efficiency of our clinic. Example: Internal audits, peer reviews, or employee training programs.

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• Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures: We may also disclose your PHI in the following situations.

  • As required by law: We may disclose your PHI to comply with federal, state, or local laws, including public health requirements. 

  • For public health and safety purposes: Disclosures for preventing or controlling disease, reporting adverse events, or alerting authorities regarding suspected abuse or neglect.

  • For law enforcement: When necessary for legal proceedings, investigation, or to comply with a valid subpoena or court order.

  • For health oversight activities: Reporting to governmental agencies or audits.

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Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

• Right to Access: You have the right to inspect and request a copy of your health records maintained by our clinic.

• Right to Request an Amendment: You may request changes to your PHI if you believe the information is incorrect or incomplete.

• Right to Request Restrictions: You can request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI. We are not required to agree to these restrictions but will consider all requests.

• Right to Confidential Communications: You can request to receive communication in a certain way (e.g., by email or at a different address) if you feel it’s more confidential.

• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of disclosures we’ve made of your PHI over the past six years.

• Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at www.hhs.gov/ocr.

Breach Notification
If we discover a breach involving your unsecured PHI, we will notify you promptly, in compliance with the latest requirements set forth by the HITECH Act and HIPAA. You will be informed about:
 

• What happened during the breach

• The type of PHI affected

• The steps you can take to protect yourself

• Our actions to mitigate the breach

In some cases, we may also notify the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and, if necessary, the media.
 

Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes to the way we handle your PHI, we will notify you and update this document accordingly. The latest version of our policy will always be available on our website.
 

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact admin@fusioncenternetwork.com.

For further questions or to file a complaint, you may contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at:

HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
www.hhs.gov/ocr
Phone: 1-800-368-1019