How medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access that information.
This notice describes, in summary, how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access that information. Total Care Radiology is committed to protecting your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable law.
We may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations — for example, to coordinate your care, to bill for services, and to run our practice — as permitted by law. We may also disclose information where required by law or for public health and safety purposes.
We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, to notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI, and to follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.
If you opt in to text messaging, we limit the content of SMS messages to appointment and account information and do not include sensitive clinical details. Your mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for more on our messaging program.
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. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
To exercise any of your rights, request the full Notice of Privacy Practices, or file a complaint, contact: Total Care Radiology · [email protected] · (347) 934-9068 · Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens, NY. The complete Notice of Privacy Practices is also available at each of our office locations.