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.
Our Legal Duty
Paragon Integrated Care Systems Inc. (“Paragon,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI)
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Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
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Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
We reserve the right to change this Notice and will make the revised version available upon request or on our website.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
1. Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
Example: Sharing information with clinicians involved in your treatment.
2. Payment
We may use or disclose your information for billing and payment purposes.
Example: Submitting claims to insurance providers.
3. Healthcare Operations
We may use your information for quality improvement, staff training, audits, and operational purposes.
4. Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by federal, state, or local law.
5. Health & Safety
We may disclose information to prevent a serious threat to health or safety, as permitted by law.
6. Business Associates
We may share information with trusted partners who assist in operations, provided they comply with HIPAA requirements.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization before using or sharing your information for:
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Marketing purposes
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Sale of health information
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Any use not otherwise permitted under HIPAA
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Our Responsibilities
Paragon is committed to:
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Protecting your health information
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Limiting access to authorized personnel only
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Using secure, HIPAA-compliant systems
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Training staff on privacy and confidentiality
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Changes will apply to all information we maintain and will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.