NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Elite Vascular Care
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Elite Vascular Care is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI, provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices, and follow the terms of this notice.
Protected health information includes information about you, your health condition, the healthcare services you receive, and payment for those services.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Elite Vascular Care may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use or share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care. This includes communication between physicians, nurses, staff, and other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment
We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for services provided to you. This may include sharing information with insurance companies or other third-party payers.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your health information for practice operations, including quality assessment, staff training, licensing, accreditation, audits, and administrative activities necessary to run our practice.
Communication With You (Including SMS/Text Messaging)
Elite Vascular Care may communicate with you regarding your care through various methods, including phone calls, voicemails, emails, patient portals, and SMS/text messaging, when you have provided consent.
SMS/Text Messaging
If you choose to receive text messages from Elite Vascular Care, we may use SMS messaging for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Scheduling or rescheduling notifications
- Pre-procedure and post-procedure instructions
- Billing and payment notifications
- General practice-related communications
Text messages may include limited protected health information. SMS messaging is not a secure form of communication, and there is a risk that messages could be accessed by unauthorized individuals.
Your participation in SMS messaging is voluntary, and you may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a text message or by notifying our office in writing. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
Elite Vascular Care will not share your mobile phone number with third parties for marketing purposes without your authorization.
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may use or disclose your health information as required or permitted by law, including:
- Public health activities
- Health oversight activities
- Law enforcement purposes
- Legal proceedings
- To avert a serious threat to health or safety
- Workersâ compensation claims
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your health information
- Request confidential communications
- Inspect and obtain a copy of your medical record
- Request an amendment to your medical record
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Receive a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Elite Vascular Care in writing.
Our Responsibilities
Elite Vascular Care is required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
- Provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Notify you following a breach of unsecured protected health information
Changes to This Notice
Elite Vascular Care reserves the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any changes will apply to all health information we maintain. The revised notice will be available upon request and posted in our office.
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions about this Notice of Privacy Practices or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:
Elite Vascular Care
Privacy Officer / Practice Administrator
1616 S Apollo Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321-364-1001
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect your care.