ANURI HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC
NOTICE OF PRIVACY AND PRACTICE POLICIES
Effective Date: July 20, 2025
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.
PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. THE PRIVACY OF YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO US.
OUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
HOW WE MAY USE OR DISCLOSE YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Examples of permitted uses and disclosures include but are not limited to the following:
Treatment: We may use and disclose your PHI to provide and coordinate your care, including sharing information with other providers or services involved in your treatment.
Payment: We may use your PHI to bill for services provided, obtain payment from insurers or third parties, and manage claims.
Health Care Operations: We may use your PHI for internal operations such as quality assessment, training, credentialing, or contacting you regarding appointments.
Business Associates: We may disclose your PHI to third-party business associates who perform services on our behalf, such as billing or IT. These associates are required by law and contract to safeguard your PHI.
Marketing: We will not use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes unless we have your written authorization. You may revoke this authorization at any time in writing.
Appointment Reminders: We may contact you via phone, text, or email to remind you of upcoming appointments.
Others Involved in Your Care: With your verbal agreement or when we reasonably infer no objection, we may disclose limited PHI to a family member, friend, or caregiver involved in your care. In emergencies, we may disclose information as necessary based on professional judgment.
OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES
Research: We will only use or disclose PHI for research purposes with your written authorization.
Organ Donation: If applicable, we may release PHI to facilitate organ, eye, or tissue donation.
Public Health & Safety: We may disclose PHI to public health authorities, the FDA, or other agencies to prevent or control disease or report adverse events.
Health Oversight: We may share PHI with government oversight agencies for audits, investigations, inspections, or licensing.
Required by Law: We will disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.
Workers' Compensation: PHI may be released to comply with workers' compensation laws.
Legal Proceedings: We may disclose PHI in response to a subpoena, court order, or administrative process.
Law Enforcement: We may release PHI to law enforcement when legally required (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, warrants).
Data Breach Notification: In the event of a breach involving your unsecured PHI, we will notify you as required by HIPAA.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Access: You have the right to inspect and request copies of your PHI. Submit requests in writing. A fee may apply.
Amendment: You may request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. Submit your request in writing with an explanation.
Accounting of Disclosures: You may request an accounting of certain disclosures made in the past six years, excluding those made for treatment, payment, or operations. A reasonable fee may apply.
Restriction Requests: You may request limitations on our use or disclosure of your PHI. We are not required to agree, except for restrictions involving disclosures to health plans you paid for out-of-pocket.
Confidential Communication: You may request that we communicate with you at specific locations or through specific means. We will accommodate reasonable requests.
Paper Copy: You have the right to receive a hard copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.
TELEHEALTH AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
We may store and transmit your PHI electronically using secure systems, including email, text, and telehealth platforms. All systems used comply with HIPAA privacy and security regulations. Despite our efforts, electronic communication carries some risk.
QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS
If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, contact us using the information below. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Anuri Health and Wellness LLC.
Phone: (813) 592-8958
Email: support@anurihealth.com