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Privacy Policy

 

At Modern Midwives, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to provide medical services to you, such as your name, contact information, medical history, insurance details, and treatment records. This information may be collected during appointments, over the phone, or through our patient portal.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal health information to:

 

• Provide medical treatment and services.

• Schedule appointments and communicate with you about your care.

• Process insurance claims and other billing matters.

• Comply with healthcare regulations and legal obligations.

• Conduct quality improvement and administrative activities.

 

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your health information with:

 

• Healthcare providers involved in your care.

• Insurance companies, billing agents, and other entities for payment processing.

• Third-party vendors who assist in operational functions like lab work or medical equipment.

• Regulatory authorities, as required by law or for legal compliance (e.g., to report communicable diseases or respond to legal orders).

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal health information to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

4. Safeguarding Your Information

We take the security of your personal health information seriously. Our office uses physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to your personal health information is limited to authorized personnel who require it for treatment or business operations.

 

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

 

• Access, review, and request copies of your health records.

• Request corrections or updates to your health information if it is inaccurate.

• Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your information, although certain restrictions may not be possible.

• Receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information.

• Request confidential communications (e.g., by alternate means or locations).

• Withdraw any consent you previously gave for sharing your information, where applicable.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our office using the information below.

 

6. Retention of Your Information

We retain your health information for as long as necessary to provide ongoing care and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. When we no longer need your information, we dispose of it securely.

 

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website and, if necessary, communicated to you. This policy is effective as of 1/13/2025.

 

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

 

Modern Midwives

2344 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

(904) 834-1155

modernmidwivesjax@gmail.com

 

By receiving medical care from us, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this policy.

 

This privacy policy provides a clear and concise outline of how patient information is handled while complying with applicable privacy laws. You can adjust the placeholder sections (like office name and contact details) to fit your practice’s specifics.

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