OHC Medical Supply Notice of Privacy Practices

 

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY UNDER HIPAA AND TEXAS LAW

 

At OHC Medical Supply, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Notice of Privacy Practices outlines our commitment to protecting your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Texas laws.

USES AND DISCLOSURES OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

 

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

1. Treatment
We may use and disclose your PHI to help coordinate your healthcare and related services. This may include communication with healthcare providers involved in your care and the coordination of medical equipment or supply needs.

2. Payment
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for products or services provided. This may include billing, claims processing, insurance verification, and collection activities.

3. Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your PHI for activities necessary to operate our business. These activities may include quality improvement, customer service, compliance monitoring, and business planning.

4. Authorization
Any other use or disclosure of your PHI will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time, except where action has already been taken based on your authorization.

USES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION

 

Certain uses and disclosures of your PHI will require your written authorization, including:

1. Marketing
We will obtain your authorization before using your PHI for marketing purposes.

2. Sale of PHI
We will obtain your authorization before selling your PHI.

3. Psychotherapy Notes
Most uses and disclosures of psychotherapy notes require authorization when applicable.

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

 

As a patient, you have the following rights regarding your PHI:

1. Request Restrictions
You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI. We will consider reasonable requests unless the information is required for emergency care.

2. Confidential Communication
You may request confidential communications regarding your PHI, and we will accommodate reasonable requests.

3. Inspect and Copy
You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of your PHI, subject to certain limitations and applicable fees.

4. Amend Your Record
If you believe your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment. We will respond within 60 days (or up to 90 days with written notice).

5. Accounting of Disclosures
You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures made during the past six years (or a shorter timeframe if requested).

OUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER HIPAA AND TEXAS LAW

 

We are legally bound to:

1. Maintain the Privacy of Your PHI
We will protect the privacy of your PHI and provide notice of our legal duties and privacy practices under HIPAA and Texas law.

2. Abide by the Terms of This Notice
We will follow the terms of this Notice and notify you if we cannot comply with a requested restriction.

COMPLAINTS UNDER HIPAA AND TEXAS LAW

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not face retaliation for filing a complaint.

CONTACT INFORMATION UNDER HIPAA AND TEXAS LAW

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Notice or the privacy of your PHI, please contact our Privacy Officer:

OHC Medical Supply

Address: 14520 Memorial Dr. Ste 22 Houston, TX 77079 

Phone: +1 800-674-4440

Email: admin@deshavonnaj.sg-host.com

Fax Number: 833-623-3134

EFFECTIVE DATE AND CHANGES UNDER HIPAA AND TEXAS LAW

 

This Notice is effective September 01, 2023. We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and update this Notice in accordance with HIPAA and Texas law. Updated versions will be available at our location and on our website.

Thank you for trusting OHC Medical Supply. Protecting your privacy and personal health information remains one of our highest priorities.