Use and Disclosure of Health Information

At AVA Hospice Corp, we may use your protected health information (“health information”) as defined by the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. We have established policies to protect against unnecessary disclosure of your health information.

Summary of Circumstances for Use and Disclosure:

To Provide Treatment
We may use your health information to coordinate care among our team and other healthcare professionals involved in your care. This includes sharing information with family members, pharmacists, and medical equipment suppliers as necessary.

To Obtain Payment
Your health information may be included in invoices to collect payment from insurers or other third parties. We may need to provide your insurer with details regarding your healthcare status to facilitate reimbursement.

To Conduct Healthcare Operations
We may use your health information for activities that ensure quality care, including:

Quality assessment and improvement
Case management and care coordination
Staff training and professional reviews
Business planning and management
Fundraising for AVA Hospice Corp
For Health Information Exchange
We may share your health information electronically with other providers through health information exchanges to improve patient care. Participation is voluntary. For more details, visit our website.

For Fundraising Activities
We may use your information, including your name and contact details, to reach out for fundraising purposes. If you prefer not to be contacted, please notify our Privacy Officer at avahospicecorp@gmail.com.

For Appointment Reminders
Your health information may be used to remind you of upcoming appointments or to provide information about treatment options.

To Individuals Involved in Your Care
We may disclose your health information to family or friends involved in your care or payment for care. We may also share information with disaster relief organizations to notify your loved ones of your condition.

Additional Circumstances for Use and Disclosure:
When Legally Required
We will disclose your health information when required by federal, state, or local law.

For Public Health Risks
We may disclose your health information to prevent or control disease, report vital events, or notify individuals at risk of communicable diseases.

To Report Abuse or Neglect
If we suspect a patient is a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, we may notify authorities as legally required.

For Health Oversight Activities
We may disclose your health information for audits, investigations, or disciplinary actions by health oversight agencies.

In Judicial or Administrative Proceedings
Your health information may be disclosed in response to court orders or subpoenas, provided reasonable efforts are made to notify you.

For Law Enforcement Purposes
We may disclose your health information to law enforcement officials as required by law or to aid in investigations.

To Coroners and Medical Examiners
Your health information may be disclosed for identifying deceased individuals or determining causes of death.

To Funeral Directors
We may disclose your health information to funeral directors as necessary to facilitate funeral arrangements.

For Organ, Eye, or Tissue Donation
Your health information may be used to facilitate organ or tissue donation and transplantation.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your health information, please contact us.