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Privacy Notice (As Required by HIPAA)

ALL CUSTOMER HEALTHCARE INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT PRIVATE

Bay Area Medical Supply may be required to use information in the following ways:

  • Treatment: We may utilize or possibly disclose your health information to your healthcare provider only in order to assist in our supplying of medical products and/or equipment and in the treatment of your condition.
  • Payment: We may be required to disclose your health information in order to collect payment from third parties for services rendered or supplies provided.
  • Delivery Reminders: Bay Area Medical Supply may need to use your personal information in order to be able to contact you.
  • Release of Information to Family/Friends: We may need to provide information to an individual, if a family member or friend is caring for you.
  • Disclosures Required by Law: Our organization will disclose health information when we are required by Federal, State, or local law.
  • Public Health Risks, Health Oversight Activities, Worker’s Compensation.
  • Lawsuits, Law Enforcement, Threats to Health and Safety, Military, National Security.

Your Rights Regarding Your Identifiable Health Information:

  • Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that our organization communicate with you about you and your health. In addition, you may request that this communication take place in a confidential environment. This request must be provided to us in written form.
  • Requesting Restriction: You may request a restriction in the use or disclosure of your personal health information to individuals involved in our dispensing of medical supplies. This request must be provided to us in written form.
  • Inspection and Copies: You have the right to request a copy of the identifiable health information that we may utilize for your care. This request must be provided to us in writing.
  • Amendment: You may request that we amend your information if you think that we have incorrect information in our records. This request must be provided to us in writing.
  • Accounting of Disclosures: All our patients have the right to request a list of any disclosures our organization makes on your personal information (such as your medical doctor or our technician).
  • You have the right to a copy of this notice.
  • You have the right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
  • Lauren Cook is the compliance officer for Bay Area Medical Supply and can be reached at 510-254-3089.