Notice of Privacy Practices
How Anniston Medical Clinic uses and protects your health information, and the rights you have as a patient.
Our commitment
We understand that medical information about you is personal. We are committed to protecting it and to following the federal HIPAA rules that govern how health information may be used and disclosed.
How we may use your information
We may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) for:
- Treatment — so the physicians and staff caring for you can share what they need to know
- Payment — to bill your insurance and collect payment for services
- Health care operations — quality review, credentialing, and internal administration
Other permitted disclosures
Federal law permits certain disclosures without your authorization, including: public-health reporting; disclosures required by law or court order; disclosures to coroners, medical examiners, and funeral directors; disclosures related to workers' compensation; and disclosures to avert a serious threat to health or safety.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Inspect and obtain a copy of your medical record
- Request an amendment if you believe something is incorrect
- Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your information
- Request confidential communications (e.g. mail to a specific address)
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Questions or complaints
If you have questions or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact our Privacy Officer at 256-236-5631 or write to Privacy Officer, Anniston Medical Clinic, 1010 Christine Avenue, Anniston, AL 36207. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.