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HIPAA

Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
HIPAA is a federal law that gives you rights over your health information and sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your health information. 

Your Rights
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You have the right to:
  • Ask to see and get a copy of your health records.
  • Have corrections added to your health information.
  • Receive a notice that tells you how your health information may be used and
  • shared.
  • Decide if you want to give your permission before your health information can be
  • used or shared for certain purposes, such as marketing.
  • Get a report on when and why your health information was shared for certain
  • purposes.
If you believe your rights are being denied or your health information isn't being
protected, you can:
  • File a complaint with your provider or health insurer, or
  • File a complaint with the U.S. Government.
  • You also have the right to ask your provider or health insurer questions about your
  • rights. You also can learn more about your rights, including how to file a complaint
  • from the Web site at www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ or by calling 1-866-627-7748.
Who Must Follow this Law?
  • Doctors, nurses, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and many other
  • healthcare providers.
  • Health insurance companies, HMOs, most employer group health plans.
  • Certain government programs that pay for healthcare, such as Medicare and
  • Medicaid.
What Information is Protected?
  • Information your doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers put in your
  • medical record.
  • Conversations your doctor has had about your care or treatment with nurses and
  • other healthcare professionals.
  • Information about you in your health insurer's computer system.
  • Billing information about you from your clinic/healthcare provider.
  • Most other health information about you, held by those who must follow this law.

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Telephone

802.578.3449

Email

info@avalonnaturalmedicine.com

Address

299 College Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401

Hours

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