HIPAA Privacy Policy
Introduction
Thrive Health Solutions is committed to protecting the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose PHI, as well as your rights regarding your medical information.
How We Use and Protect PHI
At Thrive Health Solutions, we use your PHI to provide high-quality healthcare services. This includes:
- Treatment: Sharing PHI with your healthcare providers to coordinate care if requested.
- Payment: Using PHI to bill and collect payment for services rendered.
- Operations: Using PHI for internal business processes, including quality assessments and staff training.
We take safeguarding your information seriously. PHI is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorized personnel. We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your medical records.
Disclosure of PHI
We may disclose PHI under the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
- To prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
- For public health activities, such as reporting diseases or adverse drug reactions.
- When required by court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes.
Any other use or disclosure of your PHI will require your explicit written authorization.
Your Rights Regarding PHI
As a patient of Thrive Health Solutions, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to your medical records.
- Right to Amend: You can request corrections to your records if you believe they are inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of instances where we disclosed your PHI for reasons other than treatment, payment, or operations.
- Right to Restrict Disclosure: You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.
- Right to Confidential Communications: You may request how and where we communicate with you regarding PHI.
- Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, want to exercise your rights, or need to file a complaint, please contact our Privacy Official:
Doug Hatch
Privacy Official
Thrive Health Solutions
Email: doug@thrivecolorado.com
We take your concerns seriously and are committed to resolving any privacy-related issues promptly.
Updates to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or other factors. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
Thank you for trusting Thrive Health Solutions with your healthcare needs. Your privacy is our priority.
