At Heart and Health, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your medical information. This Notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We understand that your health information is personal. We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use your information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare. This includes sharing information with doctors, nurses, or other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment
We may use your information to bill and receive payment for the services we provide, including sharing information with insurance companies.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information for administrative and operational purposes, such as quality improvement, staff training, and business management.
3. Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or disclose your information without your written authorization in the following situations:
- Appointment Reminders: To remind you of upcoming appointments
- Health-Related Benefits and Services: To inform you about treatment options or services
- Public Health Activities: To report disease, injury, or vital events as required by law
- Legal Requirements: When required by federal, state, or local law
- Law Enforcement: When requested by law enforcement officials under certain conditions
- Health Oversight Activities: For audits, inspections, or investigations
- Emergencies: To prevent serious threats to health or safety
4. Uses That Require Your Authorization
We will not use or disclose your health information for the following purposes without your written authorization:
- Marketing communications not related to your care
- Sale of your health information
- Certain disclosures of psychotherapy notes
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the following rights:
Right to Access
You may request to inspect or obtain a copy of your medical records.
Right to Amend
You may request corrections to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your information made by us.
Right to Request Restrictions
You may request limits on how we use or disclose your information.
Right to Confidential Communications
You may request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., only by phone or mail).
Right to a Paper Copy
You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
6. Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your health information
- Notify you in the event of a breach of your unsecured PHI
- Follow the duties and privacy practices described in this Notice
7. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. The new Notice will apply to all health information we maintain.
8. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Organization: Heart and Health
Office Locations
North Babylon Office
1350 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703
📞 631-482-1355
Coram Office
3650 Route 112, Coram, NY 11727
📞 631-345-6670
Massapequa Office
6175 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa, NY 11758
📞 516-804-2100
Plainview Office
1070 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803
📞 516-364-8600
Levittown Office
1 Center Lane, Levittown, NY 11756
📞 516-550-7223