Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.
Our Responsibilities
Ocean Spine is required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
- Provide you with this notice
- Follow the terms outlined herein
How We May Use and Disclose Information
We may use or disclose your health information for:
- Treatment – coordinating your medical care
- Payment – billing and insurance processing
- Healthcare Operations – quality improvement and administrative purposes
Other Uses
We may disclose information when required by law, including:
- Public health reporting
- Legal proceedings
- Law enforcement requests
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your medical records
- Request corrections
- Request restrictions on certain uses
- Request confidential communications
Contact
For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact our office directly.