Notice of Privacy Practices

Understanding Your Privacy

This notice explains how we may use and share your health information and how you can access it. Please take a moment to review it carefully.

Who We Are

Osceola Heart and Ambulatory Surgical Center is part of a group of healthcare organizations that work together to provide and coordinate your care. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your health information, which is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We are required by law to protect the privacy of your health information (also known as Protected Health Information or PHI). We use computer systems to manage your PHI, and we have safeguards in place to protect it. We will also notify you if there is any unauthorized access to or disclosure of your health information.

How We May Use and Share Your Health Information

We may use and share your health information for a variety of reasons, including:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare. This may involve sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment: To bill and collect payment for the services we provide. This may involve sharing information with your insurance company or other payers.
Healthcare Operations: To improve the quality and efficiency of the care we deliver. This may include activities such as staff training, quality assessment, and patient satisfaction surveys.

We may also use and share your health information for other purposes, such as:

Public Health Activities: To report vital statistics, prevent or control disease, and respond to public health emergencies.
Legal Proceedings: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.
Law Enforcement: To report suspected abuse or neglect, or to assist in identifying or locating a suspect or missing person.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your health information:

Right to Access: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information.
Right to Request Amendment: You have the right to request that we correct or update your health information.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of instances where we have shared your health information.
Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use and share your health information.
Right to Request Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific way or at a specific location.
Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice: You have the right to request a paper copy of this notice, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.

If you have any questions about this notice or would like to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at 407 259-0933