Effective Date: 3/20/25
HIPAA PRIVACY NOTICE
This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and how you can access your information.
1. YOUR RIGHTS
- You have the right to access, obtain a copy of, and correct your health records.
- You may request restrictions on how your information is used or shared.
- You can request confidential communications via specific contact methods.
2. HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
- For Treatment: To provide medical care and coordinate with healthcare providers.
- For Payment: To process payments for services rendered.
- For Healthcare Operations: To improve quality, compliance, and security.
- As Required by Law: Disclosures may be made to comply with legal and public health obligations.
3. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
- All medical data is stored and transmitted securely in HIPAA-compliant systems.
- Access to your records is restricted to authorized personnel only.
4. FILING A COMPLAINT
- If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Altera Wellness using our Contact Us page or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
