Privacy Policy

Adult Health NP House Calls, PC Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/12/25

1. Purpose and Scope

This privacy policy outlines how Adult Health NP House Calls, PC collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal health information of adult patients. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and affiliates of Adult Health NP House Calls, PC and all adult patients receiving services from the practice.

2. Definitions

Personal Health Information (PHI): Any information that can identify a patient and relates to their physical or mental health, treatment, or payment for healthcare services.

Data Subject: Adult patients whose PHI is collected and processed.

Data Controller: Adult Health NP House Calls, PC, responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing PHI.

3. Information Collection and Use

We collect and use PHI for the following purposes:

To provide appropriate medical care and treatment

To schedule and confirm appointments

To process billing and insurance claims

To communicate with patients regarding their health and treatment

To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

PHI may be shared with:

Healthcare providers involved in the patient's care

Insurance companies for billing and payment processing

Third-party service providers for healthcare operations

Legal or regulatory authorities as required by law

5. Patient Rights

Patients have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of their PHI

Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete PHI

Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of PHI

Revoke consent to share PHI, except where required by law

6. Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect PHI from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:

Secure electronic health record (EHR) systems

Data encryption

Staff training onprivacy and security protocols

Access controls and authentication

7. Retention and Destruction of PHI

PHI will be retained for a minimum as required by applicable law. When PHI is no longer needed, it will be securely destroyed in accordance with our data disposal policy.

8. Amendments to this Policy

Adult Health NP House Calls, PC reserves the right to update or amend this policy at any time. Patients will be notified of significant changes through telephone call.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact:

Adult Health NP House Calls, PC

7954 Transit Road #134

Williamsville, NY 14221