KMED'S PRIVACY POLICY

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Kmed is committed to protecting the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) and adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your medical information.

Information We Collect:

• Personal details (name, address, contact information, date of birth)

• Medical history

• Treatment information (diagnoses, medications, procedures, lab results)

• Insurance details

• Payment information

How We Use Your Information:

• Treatment: To provide medical care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and coordinating with other healthcare providers involved in your care.

• Payment: To bill your insurance company or process payments for services rendered.

• Healthcare Operations: For quality improvement activities, staff training, and internal administrative functions.

When We May Disclose Your Information:

• With your consent:

  We may share your information with other healthcare providers, family members, or other individuals as authorized by you.

• Required by law:

  We may disclose your information to government agencies as required by law, such as for public health reporting or in response to a court order.

• Emergency situations:

  In case of a medical emergency, we may disclose your information to necessary parties to provide appropriate care.

• Business associates:

  We may share your information with business associates who perform functions on our behalf, like billing services, provided they maintain confidentiality.

Your Privacy Rights:

• Access to your medical records:

  You have the right to request access to your medical records and receive a copy upon request.

• Amendment of records:

  If you believe your medical record contains inaccurate information, you can request an amendment.

• Restriction on disclosure:

  You can request restrictions on how we share your medical information, although we are not obligated to agree to all requests. 

• Confidentiality of communications:

  You have the right to request that we communicate with you via a specific method or at a specific location. 

How to Contact Us:

If you have any questions regarding your privacy rights or want to exercise your rights regarding your medical information, please contact our Privacy Officer at 352-480-4010.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated to you through our website or other appropriate channels.