Last Updated: July 2025
This Notice Explains How Your Medical Information May Be Utilized And Shared And How You Can Access This Information. Please Review It Carefully. Protecting Your Medical Information Is Important To Us.
Our Legal Obligation
We are mandated by federal and state laws to safeguard the privacy of your protected health information. We are also obligated to provide you with this notice detailing our privacy practices, our legal responsibilities, and your rights regarding your protected health information. We must adhere to the privacy practices outlined in this notice as long as it remains in effect. This notice will remain so until updated.
We reserve the right to modify our privacy practices and the terms of this notice at any time, as permitted by law. Any changes will apply to all protected health information we maintain, including information created or received before the changes.
You may request a copy of this notice (or any revised version) at any time. For more information about our privacy practices, or to obtain additional copies of this notice, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this notice.
Information
Your protected health information will be used and disclosed for treatment, payment, and health care operations. Below are examples of potential uses and disclosures of your protected health information. These examples are not exhaustive but illustrate the types of uses and disclosures that may occur in our office.
- Treatment: We will use and disclose your protected health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes coordination with third parties. For instance, we might share your health information with a home health agency or other physicians involved in your care.
- Payment: Your protected health information will be used, as necessary, to obtain payment for the services provided. This includes activities your health insurance may undertake prior to approving or paying for recommended services, such as eligibility determinations and utilization reviews.
- Health Care Operations: We may use or disclose your protected health information to conduct business and operational activities. These include quality assessments, employee reviews, training, licensing, and other activities. For example, we might use a sign-in sheet or call your name in the waiting area.
We will share your protected health information with third-party “business associates” performing activities on our behalf. We have written agreements with these associates to ensure the privacy of your protected health information. We may use or disclose your protected health information to inform you about treatment options or other health-related benefits and services that might interest you. You can request not to receive such materials.
Uses and Disclosures Based on Your Written Authorization
Other uses and disclosures of your protected health information will only occur with your written authorization, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. You can revoke your authorization in writing at any time, but this will not affect any disclosures made while the authorization was in effect.
Text Messaging And Third Parties
No mobile or messaging consent information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Others Involved in Your Health Care
Unless you object, we may disclose your protected health information to a family member, relative, close friend, or any other person you identify if it directly relates to their involvement in your care. We may also use or disclose information to notify a family member or other responsible person of your location, general condition, or death.
Research; Death; Organ Donation
We may use or disclose your protected health information for limited research purposes. We may disclose information of a deceased individual to entities involved in handling the remains or facilitating organ donation.
Public Health and Safety
We may disclose your protected health information to prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or that of others. We may also disclose information to government agencies authorized to oversee the healthcare system or public health authorities.
Health Oversight
We may disclose protected health information to a health oversight agency for legally authorized activities, such as audits and inspections.
Abuse or Neglect
We may disclose your protected health information to a public health authority authorized by law to receive reports of abuse or neglect.
Food and Drug Administration
We may disclose your protected health information to comply with FDA requirements related to product safety and efficacy.
Criminal Activity
We may disclose your protected health information to prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety, or as required for law enforcement purposes.
Required by Law
We may use or disclose your protected health information when required by law, including disclosures to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Process and Proceedings
We may disclose your protected health information in response to legal orders, subpoenas, or other lawful processes.
Law Enforcement
We may disclose limited information to law enforcement officials for purposes such as identifying or locating a suspect or missing person.
Patient Rights
- Access: You have the right to access your protected health information, with certain exceptions. Requests must be made in writing. Fees may apply for copies or summaries.
- Restriction Requests: You can request additional restrictions on our use or disclosure of your protected health information. While we are not required to agree to these restrictions, we will honor any agreement made in writing.
- Confidential Communication: You can request confidential communication by alternative means or locations. We must accommodate reasonable requests.
- Amendment: You have the right to request amendments to your protected health information. If denied, you may submit a statement of disagreement.
- Electronic Notice: If you receive this notice electronically, you are entitled to a written copy upon request.
Questions And Complaints
If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Contact Information:
- Acing Med LLC
- 1400 Peoples Plaza, Suite #124
- Newark, DE, 19702
- Phone: 302-202-3848