Pharmko Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your PHI, as well as your rights regarding your information.
1. How We Handle Protected Health Information (PHI)
Pharmko Inc. collects, uses, and discloses PHI as necessary to:
- Provide Treatment: To coordinate and manage your healthcare and related services.
- Process Payment: To facilitate payment from insurance providers or third parties for the services you receive.
- Conduct Healthcare Operations: To improve the quality of care we provide, ensure compliance with regulations, and support business activities related to healthcare.
We do not use or disclose PHI for purposes not described in this policy unless we obtain your explicit written authorization. You may revoke this authorization at any time, except where we have already acted upon it.
2. Your Rights Regarding PHI
As a patient, you have the following rights under HIPAA:
- Access to Records: You can request and receive copies of your medical records and other PHI.
- Amendments: If you believe your records are incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
- Restriction Requests: You may request limitations on how we use or disclose your PHI. While we consider all requests, certain restrictions may not be granted if they impede care or operations.
- Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you using specific methods or at specific locations.
- Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of disclosures we have made of your PHI, excluding those for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
- Filing Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Name: Ash Ramdhanie
Title: Privacy Officer
Email: referral@pharmko.com
Phone: 516-540-2003
4. Additional Privacy Practices
- Safeguarding PHI: We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
- Policy Updates: This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be available on our website, with the effective date clearly displayed.
- Website Privacy: While our website may collect non-PHI data (such as cookies or analytics), any PHI provided through secure channels is managed in compliance with this policy.
At Pharmko Inc., we prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to maintaining the security of your health information. If you have concerns or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Pharmko Inc.