HIPAA Privacy Notice

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 Commitment to Your Privacy

Starling Health is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI), provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:

• Treatment: We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. This includes sharing information with other providers involved in your care.
• Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for services provided. This includes sharing information with your insurance company.
• Healthcare Operations: We may use your health information for activities related to the performance and operation of our practice, including quality improvement, training, and compliance activities.
• Appointment Reminders: We may contact you to remind you of scheduled appointments.
• Health-Related Benefits and Services: We may use your information to inform you about treatment options, health-related benefits, or other health-related services.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your health information:

• Right to Inspect and Copy: You may request to inspect and obtain a copy of your health information.
• Right to Amend: You may request an amendment to your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures of your health information.
• Right to Request Restrictions: You may request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information.
• Right to Request Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you in a certain way or at a certain location.
• Right to a Paper Copy: You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice upon request.

Our Responsibilities

• We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
• We will promptly notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
• We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing.
• If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time by letting us know in writing.

Filing a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Contact our Privacy Officer at (718) 319-1610 or write to: Starling Health, 1480 East Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462.