This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. A copy of this notice is available upon request in our office and on our website.
1. Our Responsibilities
Tang Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine LLC is required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Provide you with this notice of our legal duties.
- Notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI.
2. How We Use and Disclose Information
We may use your PHI for the following purposes:
- Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and any related services.
- Payment: To bill and collect payment from you, an insurance company, or another third party for the services we provided.
- Healthcare Operations: To run our practice, improve the quality of care we provide, and manage business activities.
3. Other Uses and Disclosures
We may disclose your information when required or permitted by law, including:
- Public Health Activities: Preventing disease or assisting with product recalls.
- Legal Proceedings: Responding to a court or administrative order.
- Law Enforcement: Responding to a law enforcement official's request for limited information.
4. Your Rights
Regarding your PHI, you have the right to:
- Access and obtain copies of your medical records.
- Request corrections to your medical records.
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
- Request confidential communications.
- Receive an accounting of disclosures we have made.
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your rights have been violated.
5. Third-Party Platforms
We utilize third-party platforms designed to be HIPAA-compliant (such as Jane App) to securely manage patient records and information. These platforms use encryption and other safeguards to protect your data.
6. Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Tang Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine LLC
Phone: (919) 503-3558
Fax: (919) 823-6060
Email: info@tangacupuncture.com
You have the right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. You may file a complaint with Tang Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine LLC using the contact information provided above.
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Toll-Free: 1-877-696-6775
Website:https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.