HIPAA Privacy Policy

Homely MD (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This HIPPA Privacy Policy explains how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI), your rights regarding that information, and our legal duties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

1. Our Legal Duties

We are required by law to:
• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI
• Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
• Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect
• Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your
information

2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your PHI without your written authorization for the following purposes:
a. Treatment

We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes sharing information with doctors, nurses, caregivers, pharmacies, laboratories, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

b. Payment

We may use and disclose your PHI to bill and collect payment for healthcare services provided to you. This may include disclosures to health insurance providers or other entities involved in payment processing.

c. Healthcare Operations

We may use your information for operational purposes such as quality assessment, staff training, licensing, accreditation, audits, and general business management.

3. Other Uses and Disclosures Permitted or Required by Law

We may disclose your PHI without your authorization in certain situations, including:

• As required by federal, state, or local law
• For public health activities (e.g., disease prevention, reporting adverse events)
• For health oversight activities (e.g., audits, investigations)
• For legal proceedings or law enforcement purposes
• To avert a serious threat to health or safety
• For workers’ compensation claims
• For coroners, medical examiners, or funeral directors

4. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization

Any uses or disclosures of your PHI not described in this Notice will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent we have already relied on it.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

a. Access and Copies

Request access to or a copy of your PHI, in paper or electronic form.

b. Amendments

Request corrections or amendments to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.

c. Accounting of Disclosures

Request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us.

d. Restrictions

Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your PHI. We are not required to agree to all requested restrictions.

e. Confidential Communications

Request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location (e.g., phone instead of mail).

f. Copy of This Notice

Request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.

g. File a Complaint

File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information below. We may ask you to submit your request in writing and may charge a reasonable fee as permitted by law.

7. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Homely MD Privacy Officer
Email: info@homelymd.com

8. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. The revised Notice will be available on our website and upon request.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us: