HIPAA, records release, & Fullscript Disclaimer

HIPAA POLICY

As a patient, you have the right to adequate notice of the uses and disclosures of your protected health information. Under the Health Insurance portability and Accessibility Act (HIPAA), our office can use your protected health information for treatment, payment and health care operations.

1.    Treatment – we may use or disclose your health information to a physician or other health care provider providing treatment to you.
2.    Payment – we may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment for services we provide you.
3.    Healthcare Operations – we may use and disclose your health information in connection with our healthcare operations. Healthcare operations include quality assessment and improvement activities, reviewing the competency or qualifications of healthcare professionals, evaluating provider performance, conducting training programs, accreditation, certification, licensing or credentialing activities.

Most uses and disclosures that do not fall under treatment, payment, healthcare operations will require your written authorization. Upon signing, you may revoke your authorization in writing through our practice at any time.

In the event of your incapacity or an emergency situation, we will disclose health information to a family member, or other person responsible for your care, using your professional judgment. We will only disclose health information that is directly relevant to the person’s involvement with your healthcare.

We will not use your health information for marketing communications without your written consent.

We may also use or disclose your health information when we are required to do so by law.

We may disclose your health information to appropriate authorities if we reasonably believe that you are a possible victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence or the victim of other crimes. We may disclose your health information to the extent necessary to avert a serious threat to your or other people’s health and safety.

We may disclose the health information of armed forces personnel to military authorities under certain circumstances. We may disclose health information to authorized federal officials required for lawful intelligence, counterintelligence and other national security activities. We may disclose health information of inmates or patients to the appropriate authorities under certain circumstances. 

We may use or disclose your health information to provide you with appointment reminders via phone,Text Message, email or letter.

You have the right to restrict the disclosure of your protected health information in writing. The request for restriction may be denied if the information is required for treatment, payment or healthcare operations.

You have the right to
•    Receive confidential communications regarding your protected health information.
•    Inspect a copy of your protected health information.
•    Amend your protected health information.
•    Receive an account of disclosures of your protected health information.
•    A paper copy of this notice of privacy practices.

If you have any complaints regarding the way your protected health information was handled, you may submit a complaint in writing to our office. You will not be retaliated against in any manner for a complaint.

fullscript disclaimer

Disclaimer: Independent Practice and Collaboration with Vitamin Storefront Dispensary

Please be advised that ChastainMD is an independent medical practice. While we collaborate with a vitamin storefront dispensary to enhance the wellness options available to our patients, it is important to note that this dispensary operates as a separate entity.

Healthcare Provider Consultation: We strongly recommend that you consult with your own healthcare provider before making any purchases from the vitamin storefront dispensary. This consultation is crucial to ensure that the products you are considering are suitable for your individual health needs and conditions.

Liability Statement: ChastainMD assumes no liability for the products purchased from the vitamin storefront dispensary. Our collaboration with the dispensary is intended to provide a broader range of wellness options, but we do not directly endorse or take responsibility for any of the products sold.

Your health and wellbeing are our top priority, and we encourage you to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare and wellness products. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Best Regards, ChastainMD