At Lema Medical and Wellness Center, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy notice outlines how we use, protect, and share your medical information, as well as your rights regarding this information. Please take a moment to review the details, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Get a copy of your medical records: Request a copy of your paper or electronic medical record.

• Correct your medical records: Ask us to correct information you believe is inaccurate.

• Request confidential communication: Ask us to communicate with you in specific ways (e.g., at home or by mail).

• Limit information we share: Request limits on what we use or share.

• Get a copy of this privacy notice: Request a paper copy of this notice at any time.

• Choose someone to act for you: Designate a representative to act on your behalf regarding your health information.

• File a complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint.

Your Choices

You have some choices about how we use and share your health information:

• Tell family and friends: We may share your information with those involved in your care.

• Provide disaster relief: We may share your information in case of a disaster.

• Marketing and sales: We will not share your information for marketing purposes or sell it.

• Fundraising: We may contact you for fundraising purposes, but you can opt-out at any time.

Our Uses and Disclosures

We may use and share your health information in the following ways:

• Treat you: We may share information with healthcare professionals involved in your care.

• Run our organization: We use your health information to manage our operations and improve care.

• Bill for your services: We may share your information with health insurers for billing and payment.

• Help with public health: Your information may be shared to prevent disease, report reactions to medications, or assist with public health emergencies.

• Comply with the law: We may share information when required by law or for legal processes.

Your Rights in Detail

When it comes to your health information, you have certain rights. This section explains your rights and some of our responsibilities to help you.

1. Get a copy of your medical record: You can request a copy of your health information. We will provide it within 30 days. You may be charged a reasonable fee.

2. Request corrections: If your health information is incorrect or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it.

3. Request confidential communications: If you wish to be contacted in a specific way, such as by phone or at a different address, we will accommodate reasonable requests.

4. Ask to limit what we share: You can ask us to limit what we share, but we are not required to agree unless it doesn’t affect your care. If you pay out-of-pocket for a service, you can ask us not to share that information with your insurance company.

5. Get a list of disclosures: You can ask for a list of times we’ve shared your health information over the past six years, except for disclosures related to treatment, payment, or operations.

6. File a complaint: If you believe we have violated your rights, you can file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. by sending a letter to 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, calling 1-877-696-6775, or visiting www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/.

How We Use and Share Your Health Information

• Treatment: Your health information is shared with healthcare providers to facilitate your care.

• Operations: We may use your information to improve the quality of care we provide, such as for administrative purposes.

• Billing: We share information with your health insurance provider or other entities to process payment for services rendered.

Situations We May Share Your Information

We may share your information for various public or legal reasons, such as:

• Public health: To prevent or address health risks and emergencies.

• Research: For scientific and health research, while ensuring privacy.

• Legal compliance: When required by law, including court orders or subpoenas.

• Medical examiner/funeral director: If necessary after an individual’s death.

• Workers’ compensation, law enforcement, or government requests: For specific legal or governmental functions.

Our Responsibilities

• Protect your health information: We are legally required to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.

• Notify you of breaches: We will promptly notify you if there is a breach of your health information.

• Comply with the law: We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change the terms of this privacy notice. Any changes will apply to all information we have about you. The updated notice will be available upon request and will be posted on our website.