Privacy Policy

Protecting Your Health Information
 

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Protecting the privacy of information about your medical conditions and health is a responsibility 7 Day Clinic has always taken very seriously. In April 2003, HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — put into effect new nationwide standardized privacy laws. These laws further ensure privacy by mandating how healthcare organizations may use and disclose patient information. 7 Day Clinic is fully complying with these laws.
 

Understanding your privacy rights
All patients are given opportunity to read 7 Day Clinic's "Notice of Privacy Practices" which explains your rights under HIPAA. New patients receive a copy of the "Notice of Privacy Practices" either through the mail or at their first visit to any 7 Day Clinic location. All patients receive this document one time and are asked to sign an acknowledgement of receipt to serve as a record that they have received it. You'll find the Notice of Privacy Practices link below.
 

How privacy laws affect your access to other patients' health information
Privacy laws also affect the availability of information about the medical condition of another person. The "release of information" process has been reviewed and modified to comply with HIPAA requirements regarding third party access to confidential patient information. 7 Day Clinic will take any additional steps necessary to ensure a patient's information is released only to authorized parties.
 

For more information
If you still have questions about HIPAA, contact the 7 Day Clinic at (701) 364.2909.

E-mail:info@7dayclinic.net