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Patients’ disclosures and records shall be treated with confidentiality and privacy as required by federal and state law. The patient’s written
permission will be obtained before their medical records are made available to anyone not directly concerned with their care. The exceptions
to written permission will be for suspected abuse, neglect and public health hazards when reporting is permitted or required by law.

Uses and disclosures of health information

Physicians and other healthcare providers providing treatment to you.

To obtain payment for the services we provide you.

Healthcare operations such as quality assessment, improvement activities, review of overall service and treatment, conducting training programs, accreditation, certification, licensing or credentialing activities,

Your written authorization will release your health information for treatment, payment or health care operations and can be revoked by you at any time with a written response.

Health information can be released to family and friends for treatment, payment or healthcare operations with your authorization.

Your information may be used to assist in the notification of (including identifying and locating) a family member, personal representative or another person responsible for your care, of your location, your general condition or death. If present you will have the opportunity to object to such uses or disclosures. In the case of incapacity or emergency circumstances, we will disclose health information based on professional judgment, disclosing only health information that is directly relevant to the person’s involvement in your healthcare. Professional judgment will also be used to make reasonable inferences of your best interest in allowing a person to pick up filled prescriptions, medical supplies, x-rays, or other similar forms of health information.

Health information may be used to provide you with appointment reminders on postcards, letters or voice mail. Please notify us in writing if you prefer another method of notification.

The Privacy Policy is intended to provide an understanding to new policies concerning protected health information (PHI). We reserve the right
to change our privacy practices and the terms of this notice at any time, provided applicable law permits such changes. Prior to making
changes, a new notice will be made available upon request.

You may request a copy of our Privacy Policy Notice at any time. Additional information regarding Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 can be found at http:/www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/.