Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy / Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: 06/01/2025. Macie Medical is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your protected health information (PHI).
Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
As a patient, you have the right to: •Access Your Records: Request to inspect or obtain a copy of your medical records. •Request Amendments: Ask for corrections if you believe your health records are incorrect or incomplete. •Request Confidential Communications: Specify how and where we contact you (e.g., email, phone, or mail). •Request Restrictions: Ask us to limit certain uses or disclosures of your PHI. •Accounting of Disclosures: Request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by our practice, excluding those made for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. •Receive a Copy of This Notice: Obtain a paper or electronic copy of this Privacy Policy at any time upon request.
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use or disclose your PHI in the following ways: •Treatment: To coordinate or manage your care with other healthcare providers, labs, pharmacies, or specialists. •Payment: To bill and collect payment from you, your health plan, or a third-party payer. •Healthcare Operations: For administrative and operational functions such as compliance, quality improvement, staff training, audits, and licensing. Additional permitted uses and disclosures include: •As Required by Law: To comply with state or federal mandates. •Public Health Activities: To report diseases, vital statistics, or adverse events to public health authorities. •Legal and Law Enforcement: In response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal investigations. •Emergencies and Threats to Safety: To address serious and immediate threats to health or safety. •Family or Others Involved in Your Care: With your permission or where legally permissible, we may share your PHI with designated family members or caregivers. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization •Marketing and Communications: We will not use your PHI for marketing purposes without your explicit written consent. •Sale of PHI: We will not sell your health information under any circumstances unless you authorize it in writing. You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time. Revocation will not affect information already used or disclosed.
How We Safeguard Your Information
Macie Medical employs administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the protection of your PHI. This includes: •HIPAA-compliant electronic health record systems •Staff training on patient confidentiality •Secure data storage and access protocols •Agreements with business associates to ensure they maintain HIPAA-compliant practices
Breach Notification
In the event of a breach involving your PHI that may pose a risk to your privacy, we will notify you without unreasonable delay, as required by HIPAA. The notice will include details about what occurred, what information was involved, what we are doing to address it, and any steps you should take.
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any revisions will apply to all PHI we maintain. Updated versions will be posted to our website and available in-office.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint: •With Macie Medical – We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint. •With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Privacy Officer Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your HIPAA rights, please contact: Privacy Officer: Winifred Udoh Phone: +1 (713) 300-3905 Email: admin@maciemedical.com Address: Macie Medical, 777 S Fry Rd, Suite 206, Katy, TX 77450 Website: https://www.maciemedical.com/privacy-policy
