This Notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
We are required by law to protect the privacy of your protected health information and to provide you with this Notice explaining our legal duties and privacy practices. We are required to follow the terms of this Notice while it is in effect.
Health information may be used to provide acupuncture and related services, including reviewing your health history, maintaining treatment records, and communicating with you about your care. Health information may also be used for payment and administrative purposes, such as billing, scheduling, record-keeping, and general practice operations.
Health information may also be shared with individuals or services you have authorized, such as other healthcare practitioners, medical representatives involved in your care, or scheduling, billing, and communication systems used to support the operation of the practice. These individuals and services are required to protect your information and use it only for appropriate purposes.
In limited situations, we may be required by law to share health information, such as for public health reporting or legal requirements. We may also use or disclose information when necessary to help prevent a serious threat to health or safety. Any other use or disclosure of your health information not described in this Notice will be made only with your written authorization.
You have the right to access or request a copy of your health records and to request corrections if you believe information is incomplete or inaccurate. You may request to be contacted in a specific way or at a particular location. You may also request limits on how your information is used or shared, although we may not be able to agree to all requests. You may request a copy of this Notice at any time.
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 without fear of retaliation.
We reserve the right to update this Notice and apply those changes to all health information we maintain. Any updated Notice will be available upon request and on our website.
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Juliana Kramer, L.Ac.
Email: info@julianakramer.com
Phone: 415-672-2036