Welcome to Eberi Clinic’s 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 read this notice carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Eberi Clinic, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your medical information. We understand the sensitive nature of your health information and take extensive measures to safeguard it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Types of Protected Health Information (PHI) We Collect

  • Personal demographics (name, address, date of birth, etc.)
  • Medical history and conditions
  • Treatment and medication information
  • Laboratory and diagnostic test results
  • Health insurance information
  • Billing and payment records

How We Use and Disclose Your PHI

  1. Treatment: We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare treatment. This includes sharing information with healthcare providers involved in your care, such as physicians, nurses, and specialists.
  2. Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI for billing and payment purposes, such as submitting claims to your insurance company, verifying coverage, and processing payments.
  3. Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI for administrative and operational purposes, such as quality improvement activities, staff training, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  4. Authorization: We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes not covered by this notice or required by law. You have the right to revoke your authorization at any time, except where we have already taken action in reliance on your authorization.
  5. Other Uses and Disclosures: We may also use or disclose your PHI for other purposes permitted or required by law, such as public health reporting, legal proceedings, or law enforcement activities.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

  1. Access: You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your PHI contained in our records, with limited exceptions.
  2. Amendment: You have the right to request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Restriction: You have the right to request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
  4. Confidential Communications: You have the right to request confidential communications of your PHI, such as receiving communications at an alternative address or by alternative means.
  5. Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Our Privacy Practices

  • We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access or disclosure.
  • We train our staff on privacy and security practices to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other privacy laws.
  • We will not use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes or sell your PHI without your authorization.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or this notice, please contact our Privacy Officer.

Thank you for entrusting Eberi Clinic with your healthcare needs. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of your medical information.