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.

At Namio Health, we understand that medical information about you is personal, and we are committed to protecting it. This Notice outlines how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) and explains your rights and our legal obligations.

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Our Responsibilities

Namio Health is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI

• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices

• Follow the terms of this Notice

• Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised your PHI

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or share your PHI for the following purposes without your written authorization:

1. For Treatment

To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare. For example, we may share information with your primary care provider, specialists, or a pharmacy.

2. For Payment

To bill for services and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or other responsible parties.

3. For Healthcare Operations

For internal operations such as quality assessment, training, licensing, and administrative purposes.

4. As Required by Law

To comply with laws and regulations including reporting of abuse, neglect, or certain diseases.

5. Public Health and Safety

To help prevent or control disease, injury, or disability, or to notify people who may have been exposed to a disease.

6. Health Oversight Activities

To government agencies for audits, investigations, and inspections.

7. Legal and Judicial Proceedings

In response to a subpoena, court order, or other lawful process.

8. Law Enforcement

When required for law enforcement purposes, including locating a suspect, material witness, or missing person.

9. Research

We may use or share your information for approved medical research, as permitted by law.

10. Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors

To help identify a deceased person or determine cause of death.

11. Organ and Tissue Donation

If you are an organ donor, we may release PHI to organizations that handle organ procurement.

12. Military and Veterans

If you are a member of the armed forces, we may disclose your PHI as required by military command authorities.

Other Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization

We will not use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes without your explicit written authorization:

• Marketing (except for face-to-face communication or promotional gifts)

• Sale of your health information

• Most uses of psychotherapy notes

If you authorize us to use or disclose information for these purposes, you may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

 

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

1. Inspect and Copy

Request access to your medical records and obtain a copy (paper or electronic).

2. Request Amendment

Ask us to correct your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.

3. Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

Request a list of disclosures we have made of your PHI (excluding those made for treatment, payment, and operations).

4. Request Confidential Communications

Ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., at home, by mail) or send mail to a different address.

5. Request Restrictions

Request limitations on how we use or disclose your information. While we are not required to agree, we will comply if the restriction is reasonable and legally permitted.

6. Receive a Paper Copy of This Notice

You can request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.

 

Changes to This Notice

Namio Health reserves the right to update or change this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and available at our front desk.