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Understanding Horizon Family Medical Group's Patient Portal: Uses and Disclosures of Health and Personal Information

As a patient of Horizon Family Medical Group, it is essential to understand the ways in which your health and personal information may be used and disclosed. In compliance with applicable federal and state law, we are committed to maintaining the privacy of your confidential information. This notice outlines our privacy practices, legal duties, and your rights regarding your health and personal information.

Uses and Disclosures of Health and Personal Information

We use and disclose your health and personal information for various purposes, including:

* Treatment: We share your information with healthcare providers and other medical professionals involved in your care to ensure you receive the best possible treatment.

* Payment: We may share your information with insurance companies, billing agencies, or other parties responsible for payment to process claims and facilitate reimbursement.

* Healthcare Operations: We use your information to improve the quality of our services, conduct training programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.

Your Rights

As a patient, you have the right to:

* Request a copy of this notice at any time

* Request restrictions on how your health and personal information is used or disclosed (please note that we may not be able to accommodate all requests)

* Access your health and personal information by submitting a request to our office

* Amend inaccuracies in your health and personal information

Changes to Our Privacy Practices

We reserve the right to make changes to our privacy practices at any time, provided such changes are permitted by applicable law. We will update this notice if we change our privacy practices or terms of use. The updated notice will be made available upon request.

Effective Date and Duration

This notice takes effect April 14, 2003, and will remain in effect until replaced. During the effective period, we must follow the privacy practices described in this notice.

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or would like to request a copy of this notice, please contact us using the information listed below:

Remember, protecting your health and personal information is important to us. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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