Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Notice of Privacy Practices – Joy Anne Safo, NP
Effective Date: 11/17/2022
Joy Anne Safo, NP is committed to protecting your health information and ensuring your privacy. This notice explains how your protected health information (PHI) may be used, shared, and what rights you have under federal and state law.
Your Rights
You have rights regarding your health information, including:
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Access and request copies of your records
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Request limits on how your information is shared
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Request corrections to your records
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Receive this notice by email or paper
How We May Use Your PHI
Joy Anne Safo, NP may use or share your PHI in these circumstances:
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Treatment: Share with other healthcare providers to coordinate your care.
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Payment: Bill insurance or collect payment for services provided.
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Healthcare Operations: Improve services and manage our practice.
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Legal Requirements: For emergencies, public health reporting, law enforcement, abuse/neglect reporting, or as required by law.
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Special Circumstances: Military, research, workers’ compensation, appointment reminders, or health oversight activities.
Note: We will never share your PHI for marketing purposes, sale of information, most psychotherapy notes, or fundraising without your written permission.
Our Responsibilities
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Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
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Notify you promptly if a breach occurs.
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Follow the privacy practices described in this notice.
Emergencies
If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
Full HIPAA Notice
For the complete legal version of our HIPAA notice, please download the full HIPAA notice (PDF).
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Filing Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. You will not face retaliation for filing a complaint.