Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
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- We are committed to protecting your privacy and security
- This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information
The Nephrology Group, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
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- Personal identification information
- Health information (PHI) as a healthcare provider
- Automatically collected website data
Personal Information
- Name, address, and contact information
- Date of birth and Social Security number (for healthcare services)
- Insurance information
- Medical history and health information
- Payment and billing information
- Email address and phone number
Health Information (PHI)
As a healthcare provider, we collect Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This includes information about your past, present, or future physical or mental health conditions, treatments, and payment for healthcare services.
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
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- Providing medical care and processing payments
- Improving our services and communicating with you
- Providing medical care and treatment
- Processing payments and insurance claims
- Communicating with you about appointments and care
- Improving our services and website
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
- Sending appointment reminders and health information
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
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- We follow HIPAA guidelines to protect your health information
- You have specific rights regarding your medical records
We are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with HIPAA. Our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our offices and upon request, provides detailed information about how we use and disclose your protected health information.
Under HIPAA, you have the right to:
- Access your medical records
- Request corrections to your health information
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
- Request confidential communications
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
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- We only share information when necessary or legally required
- Your consent is respected in sharing decisions
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With healthcare providers involved in your care
- With insurance companies for payment purposes
- With business associates who assist in our operations
- As required by law or legal process
- In emergency situations to protect health and safety
- With your consent or as you direct
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- We use industry-standard security measures
- Regular security assessments and employee training
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal and health information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Employee training on privacy and security
- Physical security measures at our facilities
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- We are not responsible for external website privacy practices
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
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- Our website is not intended for children under 13
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
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- You may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data
- Contact us to exercise your rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
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- We will notify you of material changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.
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- Reach out with any privacy-related questions
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Notice of Privacy Practices
For detailed information about how we use and disclose your protected health information, please request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices from any of our clinic locations or contact us at the information above.