Privacy Policy

To make your privacy policy HIPAA-compliant, I’ll incorporate the necessary elements to address handling protected health information (PHI), patient rights, and security measures as per HIPAA guidelines. Below is the updated version of the privacy policy for “The Parkinson’s Plan”:

The Parkinson’s Plan Privacy PolicyCreated: September 1, 2014Last Updated: February 12, 2020

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how The Parkinson’s Plan (the “Company”), collects, uses, and discloses personal and protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. Protected Health Information (PHI) PHI is information that includes, but is not limited to, your name, address, telephone number, email address, medical records, and other data that relates to:

– Your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition.- The provision of health care to you.- The past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to you.

How We Collect and Use PHI

– Direct Collection: We collect PHI directly from you when you use our Services, such as when you register, consult with our medical staff, request information, or make payments.

– Indirect Collection: We may passively collect information via technology to improve our services and your experience, adhering strictly to the minimum necessary use principle.

– Use of PHI: Your PHI is used to provide you with health care services, process payments, communicate with you about your care, and manage your care coordination with other health providers.

Disclosure of PHI

PHI will only be disclosed:

– To you or someone who has the legal right to act on your behalf.

– To entities required for your treatment, payment, or health care operations.

– When required by law, such as for compliance with legal proceedings or law enforcement requests.

– To our business associates that perform functions on our behalf or provide us with services if the information is necessary for such functions or services. All associates are bound by strict confidentiality agreements that are HIPAA-compliant.

Patient Rights

You have the right to:

– Access and obtain a copy of your PHI.

– Request corrections to your PHI.

– Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.

– Obtain a record of disclosures of your PHI.

– Request communications of your PHI by alternative means or at alternative locations for more confidentiality.

– File a complaint if you feel your privacy rights are violated.

Security Measures

We implement strong administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect yourPHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption,secure software development practices, and comprehensive employee training on dataprivacy.

Breach Notification

In the case of a breach involving your PHI, you will be notified promptly in accordancewith HIPAA regulations and applicable state law.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy, with the revised date at the top. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our Privacy Policy or practices, you may contact us at:

The Parkinson’s Plan
81 Portsmouth Ave
Stratham, NH 03885
Phone: (603) 677-1484
Fax: (603) 499-4420
Email: support@theparkinsonsplan.com