This notice explains how your protected medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Noble Healthcare Associates is permitted to use and disclose PHI for the following purposes:
• For Treatment: Examples include consultations, lab work, or diagnostic tests.
• For Payment: Examples include insurance claim filings, collection of payments, and related activities.
• For Healthcare Operations: Examples include chart maintenance, compliance with regulations, accounting, and HIPAA-related activities.
Under certain circumstances, Noble Healthcare Associates may use or disclose PHI without the individual’s written authorization as required or permitted by law. Any other uses or disclosures will only be made with explicit authorization, which can be revoked by the individual at any time.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not sell, rent, release, or transfer your SMS consent or phone number to any third party for any third party marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with our service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as marketing, customer services, or technical support. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for services they provide.
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users or others.
Permissible Communications
Consent to Receive Text Messages
You are not required to consent to receiving text messages from Noble Healthcare Associates. By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Noble Healthcare Associates regarding your inquiry, our services, or related legal matters. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message your receive from us. Please note that opting out may limit our ability to communicate with you regarding your case or services.
Noble Healthcare Associates may engage in the following activities:
• Contact individuals with appointment reminders or information about treatment options and health-related benefits or services.
• Notify adult immediate family members about appointment reminders, treatment options, or other relevant health information.
Your Rights Regarding PHI
Opting Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or contacting us directly. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your legal services or our ongoing business relationship.
You have the following rights with respect to your protected health information:
1. Request Restrictions: You may request limits on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI. While we will consider your request, we are not obligated to agree to the restriction.
2. Confidential Communications: You have the right to receive confidential communications of PHI as appropriate.
3. Inspect and Copy: You have the right to review and obtain copies of your PHI, subject to applicable laws.
4. Request Amendments: You have the right to request changes to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
5. Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of disclosures made regarding your PHI, except for disclosures related to treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
6. Paper Copy of Notice: You can request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
Our Responsibilities
Noble Healthcare Associates is required by law to:
• Maintain the privacy of your protected health information.
• Provide you with this notice outlining our legal duties and privacy practices.
• Abide by the terms of this notice as currently in effect.
We reserve the right to modify the terms of this notice. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. Updated notices will be made available upon request.
Filing Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint without fear of retaliation by:
• Writing to:
320 Kingwood Executive Dr, Suite B
Kingwood, TX 77339
• Contacting our Privacy Officer:
Mir Ali Sadat, MD
Phone: 281-456-2613
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).