HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how RiverBranch Healthcare, LLC (“RiverBranch”) may use and/or disclose medical information about you, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Missouri has enacted state laws and/or rules that require reporting of individually identifiable protected health information (PHI). These laws detail what data are confidential, under what circumstances the data may be disclosed, and penalties for inappropriate disclosures. RiverBranch is required to follow these laws.
RiverBranch may disclose your health information to health care providers to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations. This information will only be shared with health care providers that have signed an agreement with RiverBranch, or who have a direct treatment relationship with you. It will not be used for any other purpose except in an aggregate form that does not identify you, without your specific written consent or that of your guardian, durable power of attorney for health care, or parent, if you are a minor. Confidentiality of the information will be maintained as required by applicable state and
federal laws.
RiverBranch may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about health-related benefits and services that may be of interest.
Under 45 CFR 160-164, you have the right to:
RiverBranch reserves the right to change its privacy practices described in this notice. The revised privacy practices will be effective for all PHI maintained by RiverBranch. RiverBranch will publish all revisions on the RiverBranch website at www.riverbranchhealthcare.com. You may access and print a copy of the current policy.
Missouri has enacted state laws and/or rules that require reporting of individually identifiable protected health information (PHI). These laws detail what data are confidential, under what circumstances the data may be disclosed, and penalties for inappropriate disclosures. RiverBranch is required to follow these laws.
RiverBranch may disclose your health information to health care providers to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations. This information will only be shared with health care providers that have signed an agreement with RiverBranch, or who have a direct treatment relationship with you. It will not be used for any other purpose except in an aggregate form that does not identify you, without your specific written consent or that of your guardian, durable power of attorney for health care, or parent, if you are a minor. Confidentiality of the information will be maintained as required by applicable state and
federal laws.
RiverBranch may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about health-related benefits and services that may be of interest.
Under 45 CFR 160-164, you have the right to:
- Ask us to limit what we use or share. RiverBranch is not required to agree, and may say “no” if it would affect your care or if disclosure is required by state or federal law.
- Get a copy of your health care information.
- Ask us to amend or update your health care information if it is inaccurate.
- Get a list of those with whom we have shared information.
- Request confidential communications.
- Get a paper copy of this notice.
- Be notified if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
- File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated.
RiverBranch reserves the right to change its privacy practices described in this notice. The revised privacy practices will be effective for all PHI maintained by RiverBranch. RiverBranch will publish all revisions on the RiverBranch website at www.riverbranchhealthcare.com. You may access and print a copy of the current policy.