Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

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Integrated Molecular Solutions is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This notice outlines how we use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) and explains your rights regarding this information.

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How We Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use your PHI for purposes permitted or required by law:

1. Treatment: To provide and manage your medical care. For example, we may share information with a referring physician for continuity of care.

2. Payment: To process claims and collect payment for services provided. For instance, we may share PHI with your insurance provider to confirm coverage.

3. Healthcare Operations: To improve our services, train staff, and conduct internal reviews. For example, we may use PHI to assess service quality.

We may also use PHI to:

• Remind you of appointments (phone, mail, or email).

• Notify family or friends involved in your care (unless you object).

Other Disclosures Without Your Authorization: We may disclose your PHI when required by law, for public health matters, legal proceedings, law enforcement requests, worker’s compensation, national security, or to prevent threats to health and safety.

 

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

1. Access Your Records: You can inspect or request a copy of your PHI (some exceptions apply).

2. Request Restrictions: You may ask us to limit how we use or disclose your PHI. While we are not required to agree, we will comply when possible.

3. Confidential Communications: You can request we contact you at a specific phone number or address.

4. Amend Your Information: If your PHI is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request a correction.

5. Receive an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures we’ve made of your PHI.

6. Obtain a Paper Copy: You can request a physical copy of this notice at any time.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this policy and will notify you of changes. The updated notice will apply to all PHI we maintain.

Questions or Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your PHI, you may contact our Privacy Officer. You may also file a complaint with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Contact Information:
Privacy Officer
Integrated Molecular Solutions
Phone: (800) 578-0654