NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
The Notice of Privacy Practices is required by the Privacy Regulations stemming from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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.
According to HIPAA regulations, you have the right to restrict the uses or disclosures by Hoffmann Audiology of your information made for purposes of treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations.
Treatment is the provision, coordination or management of hearing health care. For example, Hoffmann Audiology may use and disclose your information to consult with a third party or to refer you to other health care providers. Hoffmann Audiology will get your written consent prior to making disclosures outside our practice for treatment purposes, except in emergencies.
Payment includes the activities necessary to obtain reimbursement for the provision of hearing health care. For example, Hoffmann Audiology may need to give your health plan information about treatment you received at our practice so your health plan will pay us or reimburse you for the treatment. Hoffmann Audiology will get your written consent prior to making disclosures for payment purposes.
Health care operations include the activities necessary for our practice to run its business operations. For example, we may use your information to review treatment and services and to evaluate the performance of our staff. If you have any questions regarding our privacy practices or think we may have violated your privacy rights, please contact us at: (949) 536-5180.