Peachtree Nephrology – Notice of Privacy Practices
At Peachtree Nephrology, your privacy is our priority. This Notice of Privacy Practices outlines how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It also informs you of your rights regarding your PHI.
1. Use and Disclosure of Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your health information in various ways, including but not limited to:
Treatment: We will use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and any related services. This includes sharing your information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for healthcare services provided to you. This includes billing and collections, and sharing information with your insurance company.
Healthcare Operations: Your PHI may be used to support business functions such as quality assessment, training, and compliance with legal requirements.
2. Communication Consent
By becoming a patient at Peachtree Nephrology, you consent to the use of your health information for communications related to your care. This may include phone calls, emails, and texts regarding appointment reminders, treatment updates, and other health-related information)
SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party and affiliate company for marketing purposes
If you have consented to receive text messages from Peachtree Nephrology , you may receive messages related to the following :
Appointment reminders
Follow-up messages
Billing inquiries
3. Your Rights
You have several rights regarding your protected health information, including:
The right to inspect and copy your health information.
The right to request an amendment to your health information.
The right to request restrictions on certain disclosures of your health information.
The right to request an accounting of disclosures of your health information.
The right to receive confidential communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at (404) 905-9472 .
4. Website Use and Resources
When you use our website or its resources, we may collect certain information about your visit. This might include your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. We only use this information to improve our website and services. Any personal information provided through our website, such as forms or inquiries, will be handled in accordance with this privacy policy and our commitment to protecting your PHI.
5. Changes to this Notice
We reserve the right to amend this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time, in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Any changes will be effective for all PHI that we maintain, even if created prior to the changes. A current copy of our Notice will be posted in our office and on our website.
By receiving care from Peachtree Nephrology, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Notice of Privacy Practices.
Thank you for choosing Peachtree Nephrology for your healthcare needs. Your health and privacy are very important to us.