What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is a federal law designed to safeguard the privacy of your health information. This includes "protected health information" (PHI), which refers to any data related to your medical history, conditions, treatments, and medications.
Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance
At NeuroRehab & Speech Healers, LLC, we prioritize protecting your privacy and health information. We have implemented strict measures to ensure that your PHI is:
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Confidential:
We keep your information confidential and only use it for necessary and permitted purposes.
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Secure:
We have established safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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Educated:
Our staff regularly undergoes training on HIPAA regulations and best practices for safeguarding patient privacy.
How We Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
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Healthcare Services:
To provide the care you need, such as consultations with other healthcare professionals or sharing information with your healthcare providers involved in your care.
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Payment for Services:
To facilitate payment for services rendered to you.
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Healthcare Operations:
For operations like quality improvement or fraud detection.
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Legal Compliance:
When required by law, such as reporting certain conditions or responding to legal processes.
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With Your Authorization:
We may use or disclose your PHI with your written consent for other purposes.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have several rights concerning your PHI:
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Right to Access:
You can request and receive a copy of your medical records.
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Right to Amend:
You can request corrections to your medical records if you believe they are incorrect or incomplete.
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Right to Request an Accounting:
You can ask for a list of disclosures made of your PHI in the last six years.
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Right to Request Restrictions:
You can ask us to limit how we use or disclose your PHI.
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Right to Confidential Communications:
You can request specific ways for us to contact you about your health information (e.g., by mail instead of phone).
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Right to File a Complaint:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to:
Email:
rkevlin@neurospeechhealers.com
Contact Us
If you have any questions about HIPAA or how we protect your PHI, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
Phone:
(732) 743-8383
Email:
rkevlin@neurospeechhealers.com
We are committed to delivering exceptional care while safeguarding your privacy.
