HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
At Sure Care Medical, protecting your personal health information is one of our highest priorities. This HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices explains how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access your health information.
We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with federal healthcare privacy regulations.
Our Commitment to Patient Privacy
Sure Care Medical follows all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We maintain safeguards to protect your health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. Your medical information may be used to: Provide medical treatment Coordinate healthcare services Process billing and insurance claims Improve healthcare operations Comply with legal obligations
Your Rights Under HIPAA
As a patient, you have important rights regarding your health information. You Have The Right To: Access your medical records Request corrections to your records Request confidential communications Request restrictions on certain disclosures Receive an accounting of disclosures Obtain a copy of this privacy notice File a complaint without fear of retaliation
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law that protects the privacy and security of patient health information.
HIPAA gives patients rights regarding their health information and establishes rules for how healthcare organizations protect patient data.
Healthcare providers who handle protected health information are required to follow HIPAA regulations and implement safeguards to protect patient data.
Please contact our clinic immediately if you believe your health information has been improperly accessed, used, or disclosed.
Keep your contact information current, protect patient portal credentials, and notify us of any suspicious communications related to your healthcare information.
Patients have the right to access records, request amendments, receive privacy notices, request restrictions, and file privacy complaints.
Questions About Your Privacy Rights?
If you have questions regarding this Notice of Privacy Practices or would like additional information about how your health information is protected, please contact our office.
Sure Care Medical
Address:
6008 Junction Blvd
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone:
718-873-3000
Office Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: Closed