A+J Patient Advocacy and its officers take your privacy seriously, especially as it related to Protected Health Information (PHI). Our Privacy Policy explains our requirements and your rights under U.S. law, in addition to how we collect, store, and share your information.
Our Requirements
A+J Patient Advocacy is required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, provide you with this notice and any material changes to the policy, and notify you of any breach of your protected health information.
Your Rights
You have the right to request and receive a paper copy of this notice, to ask A+J Patient Advocacy to limit the information shared about you and with whom it is shared, request and receive an accounting of all disclosures of your protected health information, request confidential communication methods, and file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Information Collection
Information submitted via our Patient Portal is securely transmitted, meeting all health industry standards and regulations, including HIPAA. Information submitted via unsecured methods, such as text message or email, is not covered under this Privacy Policy.
Information Storage
Information, medical records, and secure communications between Officer and Client, are stored in our Patient Portal and meet all health industry standards and regulations including HIPAA.
Sharing Your Information
A+J Patient Advocacy will only share your protected health information in a secure manner with your express permission. We may share your information to comply with your requests, the law, or court orders/subpoenas. We may share your information to prevent or report abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
Privacy Violations
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services.
1-800-368-1019
OCRmail@hhs.gov
You may also file a complaint through their portal:
https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about our Privacy Policy, please email info@heart4advocacy.com or call (702) 518-3801.
