Effective Date: 11/1/2023

1. Introduction Welcome to Legacy Healthcare. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ personal and health information, especially in the digital realm. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal information, with a special focus on adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations and the privacy concerns surrounding Buprenorphine treatment.

2. HIPAA Compliance As a healthcare provider, we strictly adhere to HIPAA standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of our patients’ medical information. This includes, but is not limited to, health history, treatment plans, and personal identification details.

3. Collection of Information Legacy Healthcare collects personal and health information necessary to provide medical care, including Buprenorphine treatment. This information is gathered through various means, such as medical forms, consultations, and our website.

4. Use of Information The information collected is primarily used for the purpose of patient care and management. This includes treatment planning, prescription management, and compliance monitoring. We may also use this information for internal quality assessment and improvement.

5. Protection of Information We implement rigorous security measures to protect patient information. These include:

• Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems with advanced security protocols.
• Restricted access to patient information.
• Regular training for our staff on data privacy and security.

6. Sharing of Information Patient information is shared only as necessary for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, or when required by law. This may include sharing with other healthcare providers, insurance companies, or regulatory authorities.

7. Patient Rights In accordance with HIPAA, patients have rights concerning their health information. These rights include access to their records, amendments to their information, and an accounting of disclosures.

8. Buprenorphine Treatment Privacy Special care is taken to ensure the privacy of patients receiving Buprenorphine treatment. All information related to this treatment, including prescriptions and counseling sessions, is handled with heightened confidentiality.

9. Website and Online Privacy We ensure that any information collected through our website is secure and used in accordance with this privacy policy. Our website may use cookies for better user experience, but personal health information is not collected via our website without explicit consent.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy Legacy Healthcare reserves the right to modify this privacy policy. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information For questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]