At Valley EyeCare Center we have always kept your health information secure and confidential. A new law requires us to continue those practices, to give you this notice, and to follow its terms.
We may use or disclose your information for treatment, payment and healthcare operations.
We may use and disclose medical information to contact and remind you about appointments. If you are not available, we may leave this information on an answering machine or in a message left with the person answering the phone.
In an emergency, we may disclose your health information to a family member or other person responsible for your care.
We may disclose your health information as necessary to comply with worker's compensation laws.
You may request in writing that we not use or disclose your health information as described above. We will inform you if your request can be fulfilled and reasonable fees may be charged for special accommodations.
You have the right to inspect, amend, supplement, or retain copies of your health information within the limits of the law. Your request must be in writing, a reasonable fee may be charged, and we will respond within the time allowed by California law.
You have the right to receive a copy of this notice. If information in this notice is changed, you will be informed in writing.
Please contact our Privacy Officer, Melissa Witt, if you have any questions or would like further information.
If you are not satisfied with the manner in which this office handles a complaint, you may submit a formal complaint to: Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg., 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 509F HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201.