HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Torogi Rehab & Physical Therapy is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your medical information. This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI), as well as your rights regarding that information.
Protected Health Information includes any information about your health condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare services that can identify you.
Our Responsibilities
Torogi Rehab & Physical Therapy is required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
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Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
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Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
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Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your health information without your written authorization for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use your health information to provide treatment and coordinate care.
Example: Your therapist may share relevant information with another healthcare provider involved in your care, such as a physician, occupational therapist, or specialist.
Payment
We may use or disclose your information to bill and receive payment for services provided.
Example: We may share treatment information with your health insurance company to obtain payment for therapy services.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information to support business activities necessary to operate our practice.
Examples include:
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Quality assessment and improvement
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Staff training
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Licensing and accreditation
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Administrative services
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Internal audits and compliance reviews
Appointment Reminders
We may contact you to remind you about upcoming appointments.
This may include:
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Phone calls
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Text messages
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Email reminders
Treatment Alternatives and Health-Related Services
We may contact you with information about treatment options, therapy services, or programs that may benefit your health.
Individuals Involved in Your Care
We may share relevant health information with family members, caregivers, or others involved in your care if you authorize us to do so or if it is in your best interest.
As Required by Law
We may disclose your health information when required by federal, state, or local law, including:
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Public health reporting
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Court orders or legal proceedings
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Law enforcement investigations
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Government audits or inspections
Uses and Disclosures That Require Your Authorization
Certain uses and disclosures of your health information require your written authorization.
These include:
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Marketing communications
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Sale of health information
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Certain types of research
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Disclosure of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have several rights concerning your medical information.
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of your medical records.
We may provide these electronically or in paper form.
Right to Request Corrections
If you believe information in your medical record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
Right to Request Confidential Communications
You may request that we contact you in a specific way (for example, only by phone or at a specific email address).
Right to Request Restrictions
You may request limits on how we use or share your information. While we will consider your request, we are not always required to agree.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information.
Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
Filing a Complaint
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 or retaliated against for filing a complaint.
To file a complaint, contact:
Torogi Rehab & Physical Therapy
Phone: 240-260-3900 Fax: 240-261-5451
Email: leonora.coyoy@torogirehab.com
Address: 6000 C Laurel-Bowie Rd. Bowie, MD 20715
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
Changes to This Notice
Torogi Rehab & Physical Therapy reserves the right to change this Notice and make the revised notice effective for all protected health information we maintain.
Updated versions will be available on our website and at our office.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Phone: 240-260-3900 Fax: 240-261-5451
Email: leonora.coyoy@torogirehab.com
Address: 6000 C Laurel-Bowie Rd. Bowie, MD 20715