Notice of Privacy Practices
How medical information about you may be used and disclosed
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Our Commitment
CHOSEN Hospice & Home Health is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information, provide notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the notice currently in effect.
How We May Use and Disclose Health Information
Treatment
We may use or disclose health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care, including communication with members of your healthcare team.
Payment
We may use or disclose health information to obtain payment, determine coverage, process claims, and meet payment-related requirements.
Healthcare Operations
We may use or disclose health information for activities necessary to operate CHOSEN, improve quality, train staff, manage programs, and support safe care.
Required or Permitted by Law
We may use or disclose health information when required or permitted by applicable law, including certain public health, oversight, legal, safety, and law-enforcement purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
- Inspect and obtain a copy of certain health information.
- Request correction or amendment of certain information.
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
- Request confidential communications when permitted.
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures.
- Receive a paper copy of this Notice upon request.
Our Responsibilities
- Maintain the privacy and security of protected health information.
- Provide this Notice of Privacy Practices.
- Follow the Notice currently in effect.
- Notify affected individuals when a reportable breach requires notification.
Questions and Complaints
You may contact CHOSEN with privacy questions or concerns. You may also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. CHOSEN will not retaliate against you for filing a privacy complaint.
CHOSEN Privacy Contact: 651-615-CARE (651-615-2273) • Fax: 612-435-4879 • info@chosenhhc.com