📄 HIPAA Compliance Notice
Effective Date: April 2025
This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how MBS Health Network uses, discloses, and safeguards your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We are committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI). This notice applies to all PHI we collect through our services, programs, screenings, wellness events, and forms you complete online or in person.
2. How We May Use Your Health Information
We may use or disclose your health information for:
- Treatment – to coordinate care with other healthcare providers
- Payment – to process donations or reimbursements for services
- Operations – for program management, staff training, or quality improvement
- Public Health – to report issues like disease outbreaks or safety concerns
We will obtain your written authorization for any use or disclosure not listed above.
3. Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have the right to:
- Access your health records
- Request corrections to your records
- Receive a list of disclosures
- Request restrictions on uses and disclosures
- Revoke your consent at any time (in writing)
4. Safeguarding Your Information
We protect your information using:
- Secure data encryption
- Limited access to records
- Confidentiality training for all staff and volunteers
5. Sharing Information Without Consent
We may share your PHI without consent:
- When required by law (e.g., subpoenas, law enforcement)
- For public health purposes
- In emergencies when consent is not feasible
6. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
7. Contact Us
To exercise your rights or file a complaint, contact:
MBS Health Network Privacy Officer
📧 info@mbs-health.com
📍 East Stroudsburg, PA
☎️ (570) 202-0348