Protected Health Information (PHI) Privacy Statement

SDKare is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI) as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your PHI.

Collection of PHI:

We may collect your PHI through various means, including but not limited to:

  • Information provided by you during consultations, treatments, and other healthcare services.
  • Data submitted through our website, including forms, emails, and online inquiries.
  • Health records from other healthcare providers and facilities with your consent.

Use of PHI:

Your PHI may be used for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
  • Payment: To obtain payment for your healthcare services from insurance companies or other third parties.
  • Healthcare Operations: To support the daily operations of our healthcare practice, including quality assessments and improvements.

Disclosure of PHI:

We may disclose your PHI under the following circumstances:

  • To You: As requested by you or authorized by you.
  • Treatment Purposes: To other healthcare providers involved in your care.
  • Payment Purposes: To insurers or third-party payers for billing and payment processes.
  • Healthcare Operations: For activities such as audits, compliance reviews, and quality assessments.
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
  • Public Health: To public health authorities for public health activities and purposes.
  • Research: For research purposes under certain conditions and with your consent where required.
  • Others: As authorized or required by law.

Your Rights:

You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

  • Access: To access and obtain a copy of your PHI.
  • Amendment: To request corrections to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
  • Restrictions: To request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your PHI.
  • Confidential Communications: To request communications of PHI by alternative means or at alternative locations.
  • Accounting of Disclosures: To receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI made by us.
  • Revocation of Authorization: To revoke any authorization you have provided for the use or disclosure of your PHI, except to the extent that action has already been taken.

Security of PHI:

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our security measures include encryption, secure access controls, and regular security assessments.

Changes to this privacy Statement:

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, your rights, or to file a complaint, please contact us at: contact@sdkare.com or at (520) 800-6043.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and agree to its terms and conditions regarding the handling of your PHI.