Privacy Policy for Cevares Medical Care LLC
Effective Date: 2022
At Cevares Medical Care LLC (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our office, access our services, or use our website. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
Protected Health Information (PHI):
We collect health information about you, including:
• Personal identifiers, such as your name, address, and date of birth
• Medical history, treatment, and diagnosis details
• Payment and insurance information
Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personal data, such as website usage statistics, to help improve our services and website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your health and personal information for the following purposes:
• Treatment: To provide you with medical care and coordinate with other healthcare providers.
• Payment: To bill and process payments for services rendered, and work with insurance providers.
• Healthcare Operations: For business operations, such as quality assessment, employee training, and regulatory compliance.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with federal, state, or local laws and healthcare regulations.
3. How We Disclose Your Information
We may disclose your PHI in the following cases:
• With Your Consent: For purposes you authorize, such as sharing information with family members or other caregivers.
• To Other Healthcare Providers: To ensure continuity of care with specialists, labs, pharmacies, or hospitals.
• For Payment Processing: To insurance companies for billing and coverage.
• As Required by Law: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as in cases of public health and safety.
We do not sell or share your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Safeguarding Your Information
We take appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your PHI, including:
• Securing electronic records with encryption, firewalls, and access controls.
• Training our employees on HIPAA compliance and information security.
• Regularly reviewing our security practices to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and security of patient data.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
As a patient, you have the following rights:
• Access: You can request a copy of your medical records.
• Amendment: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Restrictions: You can request that we limit how we use or disclose your information.
• Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you in a particular way or location.
• Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of disclosures we have made of your health information, excluding those for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the contact information below.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and in our office. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the revised policy will constitute your acceptance of the changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you would like to file a complaint, please contact:
Privacy Officer: Julio Cevares
Cevares Medical Care LLC
786-472-0230