Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
This Notice Describes How Medical Information About You May Be Used And Disclosed And How You Can Access This Information. Please Review It Carefully.
Northland Spine and Rehabilitation is committed to protecting the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This Notice describes our legal duties, your rights, and how we may use or disclose your medical information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
- Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect.
- Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use or disclose your health information for the following purposes without your written authorization:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare, including referrals to specialists, imaging centers, physical therapists, pain management physicians, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
Payment
To bill and collect payment from insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, workers’ compensation carriers, personal injury insurers, attorneys (when authorized), medical lien companies, or other responsible parties.
Healthcare Operations
To improve the quality of care we provide, conduct quality assessments, train staff, maintain accreditation, perform audits, and operate our practice efficiently.
Appointment Reminders and Communications
We may contact you by phone, email, voicemail, or text message regarding appointments, treatment recommendations, billing matters, or other healthcare-related communications.
As Required by Law
We may disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law.
Public Health and Safety
We may disclose information for public health activities, reporting certain injuries or diseases, preventing serious threats to health or safety, or complying with governmental oversight agencies.
Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Claims
When permitted or required by law, we may disclose information related to workers’ compensation or personal injury claims, including providing records necessary for insurance claims or legal proceedings.
Uses Requiring Your Written Authorization
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Obtain a copy of your medical records (subject to applicable law).
- Request corrections to your medical record.
- Request confidential communications.
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures.
- Obtain a paper or electronic copy of this Notice.
- File a complaint without fear of retaliation.
Filing a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Northland Spine and Rehabilitation
8002 N Oak Trafficway, Suite 112
Kansas City, MO 64118
Phone: (816) 569-5079
Email: frontdesk@northlandspine.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not affect the quality of care you receive.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Any revised Notice will apply to all Protected Health Information maintained by our practice and will be posted in our office and on our website.