Tel: 732-666-9898
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
This Notice describes how health information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
I. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Empower Health Center, we are committed to protecting your health information. We create a record of the care and services you receive from us to provide quality treatment and comply with legal requirements. This notice applies to all records of your care generated by our practice. It explains how we may use and disclose your health information and your rights regarding it.
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Our Legal Obligations
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We are required by law to:
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Keep your Protected Health Information (PHI) private.
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Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
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Follow the terms of this notice.
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Notify you if changes are made to this notice, which will apply to all information we have about you. The updated notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website.
II. How We Use and Disclose Your Health Information
The following categories describe different ways we use and disclose health information. Not every use or disclosure is listed, but all fall within one of these categories.
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For Treatment, Payment, or Health Care Operations
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Federal privacy regulations allow us to use or disclose your PHI without written authorization for:
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Treatment: Consulting with another licensed health care provider about your condition.
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Payment: Billing your insurance provider for services rendered.
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Health Care Operations: Reviewing treatment procedures to improve the quality of care.
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Disclosures Required by Law
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We may disclose your health information:
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In response to a court order, subpoena, or administrative request.
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If required by law enforcement.
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To report abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
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To public health authorities to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
III. Confidentiality of Your Information
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of your treatment records. However, certain situations require us to disclose information without your written consent, including:
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If you threaten or attempt suicide or pose a substantial risk of harm to yourself.
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If you threaten serious harm or death to another person.
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If we suspect physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of a minor.
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If we suspect abuse or neglect of an elderly person.
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If a court issues a subpoena for information.
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If you are in therapy by court order.
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If consultation with another professional is necessary for your treatment.
IV. SMS Messaging Consent
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
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By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS messages from us regarding our, services, and other relevant information. You can opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to a message sent to you. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you a confirmation SMS to acknowledge that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time or send "START", and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
V. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
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Empower Health Center
Email: office@empowerhealthcenter.net
Tel: 732.666.9898
699 Cross St,
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701