Introduction 

At Movement Remedy Physical Therapy, we value your trust and are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your personal and health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices outlines how we handle your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws. 

Understanding Your Health Information 

Your Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any details that relate to your physical or mental health, the healthcare services you receive, or payment for those services that could be used to identify you. This encompasses your medical records, treatment plans, billing details, and other personal information. 

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information 

We use and disclose your PHI in several ways, including: 

1. Treatment 

We may use and share your health information with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are involved in your care to provide, coordinate, and manage your physical therapy treatment and related services. 

2. Payment 

Your PHI may be used to bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or a third party for the services we provide. This may include providing necessary information to your health plan to determine eligibility or coverage. 

3. Healthcare Operations 

We may use your health information for our clinic’s operations to improve the quality of care we provide. This may involve reviewing our treatment procedures, training staff, or conducting quality assessments. 

4. Appointment Reminders and Health-Related Benefits 

We may contact you to remind you of appointments or provide information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits that may be of interest to you. 

5. Required by Law 

We may disclose your PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local law, such as reporting abuse, neglect, or certain public health information. 

6. Public Health Activities 

We may disclose your health information for public health activities, including preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability. 

7. Worker’s Compensation 

We may disclose your PHI as necessary to comply with laws related to workers’ compensation or similar programs that provide benefits for work-related injuries or illnesses. 

8. Law Enforcement 

We may release PHI to law enforcement officials as required or permitted by law, such as in response to a court order or subpoena. 

9. Health Oversight Activities 

We may disclose your health information to health oversight agencies for activities authorized by law, such as audits, investigations, inspections, and licensure. 

10. Marketing and Fundraising 

We will not use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes or for fundraising efforts without your written authorization. 

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information 

1. Right to Access 

You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information, with certain exceptions. Requests for access must be made in writing. 

2. Right to Amend 

If you believe the health information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment. We may deny your request under certain circumstances. 

3. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures 

You have the right to request a list of disclosures of your health information that we have made, except for those made for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. 

4. Right to Request Restrictions 

You may request restrictions on how we use or disclose your health information. While we are not required to agree to your request, we will consider it carefully. 

5. Right to Request Confidential Communications 

You have the right to request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain way or at a certain location, and we will accommodate reasonable requests. 

6. Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice 

You are entitled to receive a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive this Notice electronically. 

Changes to This Notice 

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Any changes will be effective for PHI that we currently have, as well as for any PHI we receive in the future. The current version of this Notice will be available at our clinic and on our website. You may request a copy of the updated Notice at any time. 

Complaints 

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the care we provide to you. 

Contact Information 

For questions about this Notice or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: 

Movement Remedy Physical Therapy 

18 Rancho Camino Drive Ste 201 

Pomona, CA 91766 

(909) 789-0910 

info@movementremedypt.com