HIPAA Notice

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

This Notice describes how protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.

1. Our Responsibilities

Correa Research Center is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy of your PHI

• Provide notice of our legal duties and privacy practices

• Follow the terms of this Notice

2. Uses and Disclosures of PHI

PHI may be used or disclosed for:

• Research activities approved by an IRB

• Treatment and healthcare operations

• Regulatory reporting and compliance

• Safety monitoring and audits

All uses are limited to what is permitted by HIPAA and applicable regulations.

3. Your HIPAA Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your health records

• Request amendments

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

• Receive an accounting of disclosures

• File a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated

4. Safeguards

We maintain physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your PHI.

5. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice. Any revised Notice will apply to information we already have and any information received in the future.