Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/05/2020

Introduction
RescueMD is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your protected health information (PHI).

Your Rights
As a patient, you have certain rights regarding your PHI, including:

1. Access to Your Records: You may request to inspect and obtain a copy of your medical records.
2. Amendments: You may request corrections to your records if you believe they are inaccurate or incomplete.
3. Confidential Communications: You may request that we contact you through alternative means or at alternative locations.
4. Restrictions: You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.
5. Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by our practice.
6. Right to a Copy of This Notice: You are entitled to receive a paper copy of this Privacy Policy.

How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI in the following circumstances:

1. Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
2. Payment: To obtain payment for the services we provide to you.
3. Healthcare Operations: For administrative, financial, legal, and quality improvement activities.
4. Required by Law: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
5. Public Health Activities: For public health purposes, such as reporting diseases or adverse events.
6. Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings: In response to valid subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.
7. Emergencies: To address urgent situations where disclosure is necessary for your safety or the safety of others.
8. Others Involved in Your Care: With your permission, we may share your PHI with family members or others involved in your care.

How We Protect Your PHI
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting on our website or in our office.

Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care or treatment.

Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

RESCUEMD
945 Stockton Dr. Suite 6100 Allen TX 75013
972-390-7667
office@myrescuemd.com