HIPAA Policy
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A. is required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI), provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:
- Treatment
- Payment
- Healthcare Operations
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
- Individuals Involved in Your Care
- Required by Law
- Public Health Activities
- Health Oversight Activities
- Law Enforcement
- Judicial and Administrative Proceedings
- Workers’ Compensation
- Serious Threats to Health or Safety
- Research
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
Other uses and disclosures of your PHI will be made only with your written authorization.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
- Right to Access
- Right to Request Amendments
- Right to Request Restrictions
- Right to Confidential Communications
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
- Right to a Paper Copy
- Right to Breach Notification
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A. or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Contact Information
Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A.
TMH Office
Dogwood Building
1405 Centerville Road, Suite 5400
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-877-0101
Satellite Office
2625 Mitcham Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-877-1301
Email: info@tallyent.com
