HIPAA

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION (HIPAA). PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Darien Immediate Care, we take your privacy seriously. Therefore, we are committed to protecting your personal and medical information. As required by law, we must maintain the privacy of your health information and provide you with this notice outlining our legal duties and privacy practices.

How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We may use and share your health information for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: We use it to provide and coordinate your care. For example, we may share your information with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
  • Payment: We use it to bill your insurance and receive payment. In addition, we may share information with third-party payers to confirm coverage.
  • Healthcare Operations: We use it to evaluate and improve the quality of our services. This includes reviewing staff performance and improving patient care.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We share information when required by state or federal law. For instance, we may respond to a court order or law enforcement request.
  • Public Health and Safety: We report certain conditions or risks as mandated by law. As a result, your information may be shared to prevent or control disease.

We do not sell your health information or use it for marketing purposes unless you give written consent.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:

  • Request access to your medical records.
  • Request an amendment to incorrect or incomplete information.
  • Request restrictions on certain disclosures.
  • Request confidential communications.
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures.

Our Responsibilities

  • We must protect your medical information under the law
  • We will notify you promptly if a data breach affects your records
  • We will only use or disclose your information with your consent, or as legally permitted

For questions or concerns about your privacy rights, please contact us directly.

This policy is effective as of 3/10/2025. We reserve the right to update this notice as necessary.