HIPAA Policy
This website is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI) as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Please read this notice carefully to understand how your PHI may be used and disclosed on this site.
1. Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI):
Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose PHI for the purpose of providing treatment, obtaining payment for services, and conducting healthcare operations.
Authorization: We will obtain your written authorization for uses and disclosures that are not specified in this notice or are not required by law.
Emergency Situations: In emergency situations, we may disclose PHI to appropriate individuals if it is necessary to prevent harm.
2. Individual Rights:
Access to PHI: You have the right to request and obtain a copy of your PHI, with some exceptions.
Amendment of PHI: You can request changes to your PHI if you believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete.
Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures made by us of your PHI.
Restrictions on Use/Disclosure: You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI, although we are not obligated to agree to all requested restrictions.
3. Legal Duties:
Privacy Obligations: We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
Notification of Breach: In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will notify you as required by law.
4. Contact Information:
Contact Person: Alena Blackburn
Contact Information: ektc.ky@gmail.com 606-637-2479
Additional Information:
Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Changes to this Notice: We reserve the right to revise or amend this notice at any time. Any changes will be effective for all PHI we already have and any that we receive in the future.
Effective Date: 01/10/2024