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This notice outlines how your personal health information may be used, disclosed, and how you can access it. Please review this policy carefully.
At Dr. George Mutafyan’s office, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your medical, personal, and health information. We adhere to all legal requirements to protect your health information and will provide details on how it may be used or disclosed and your rights regarding this data.
1. For Treatment:
We may use or disclose your health information to provide you with medical treatment or services. This includes sharing information with nurses, doctors, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care. For example, if you are receiving treatment for a condition that requires further procedures, your health information may be shared to ensure seamless coordination of care.
2. For Payment:
We may disclose your health information to billing services, insurance companies, or other third-party payers to receive payment for the healthcare services provided to you. For instance, we may need to send your insurer details about your surgery for reimbursement purposes.
3. For Healthcare Operations:
Your health information may be used for internal operations, including quality improvement, staff training, and administrative services. We may also share information with third-party service providers, known as “business associates,” who are legally bound to protect your information.
4. Appointment Reminders:
We may contact you to remind you of upcoming appointments or provide information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits and services.
5. Fundraising Communications (Optional):
We may contact you for fundraising efforts related to our practice. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by contacting us directly.
1. As Required by Law:
We may disclose your health information when required by federal, state, or local laws.
2. To Prevent a Serious Threat to Health or Safety:
We may use or disclose health information if necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health or the safety of others.
3. For Public Health Activities:
We may share information to prevent or control disease, report births or deaths, or notify individuals exposed to communicable diseases.
4. For Workers’ Compensation:
We may disclose health information for workers’ compensation claims, as authorized by law.
5. For Legal Proceedings:
We may release health information in response to a court order, subpoena, or other lawful process.
1. Right to Access and Copies:
You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of your health records. Requests should be submitted in writing, and a fee may apply for copies. You may also request electronic copies when available.
2. Right to Request Amendments:
If you believe the health information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment in writing. We will review the request and make changes where appropriate.
3. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to receive a list of certain disclosures of your health information, excluding disclosures for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
4. Right to Request Restrictions:
You may request in writing that we restrict how your information is used or disclosed for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. Although we are not required to agree, we will comply with reasonable requests, particularly if you pay out-of-pocket for services and request that the information not be shared with your insurance provider.
5. Right to Confidential Communications:
You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location. We will accommodate reasonable requests.
6. Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice:
You may request a paper copy of this privacy policy at any time.
7. Right to Notification of a Breach:
You will be notified in the event of a breach of unsecured health information.
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, and changes will apply to all health information we maintain. Any changes will be posted on our website, and you may request a current copy at any time.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
Office Address:
George G. Mutafyan, MD
1510 S Central Avenue, Suite 200,
Glendale, CA 91205
Phone Number:
(818) 247-2000
