BeWell MD Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 9, 2024
BeWell MD is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other applicable laws.
Our Address
BeWell MD
70457 Hwy 21, Suite 105
Covington, LA 70433
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and health information ("Protected Health Information" or "PHI"):
• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, date of birth, phone number, email address, and insurance details.
• Health Information: Medical history, treatment records, medications, diagnoses, laboratory results, and physician notes.
How We Use Your Information
We use your health and personal information for various purposes, including:
• Treatment: Sharing information with healthcare professionals to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare.
• Operations: Managing our business practices, improving care, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
• Billing: Using your information to bill and collect payment from health plans or other entities.
Disclosures of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
• With Your Consent: When you give us written permission.
• For Treatment: Sharing information with healthcare providers involved in your care.
• For Payment: Disclosing information to your insurance company for billing purposes.
• For Healthcare Operations: Using and disclosing information for quality assessment and improvement activities.
Your Rights
You have specific rights regarding your health information:
• Right to Access: You may request a copy of your medical records in paper or electronic format. We will respond within 30 days of your request.
• Right to Request Corrections: If you believe any information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request corrections. We will review your request and respond within 60 days.
• Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we contact you through specific means (e.g., home phone or work email).
• Right to Restrict Information: You may ask us to limit certain disclosures of your information, particularly for treatment or payment. We may agree unless doing so would affect your care.
• Right to a Copy of this Policy: You may request a paper copy of this privacy policy at any time.
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of the times we have shared your information for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
• Right to File a Complaint: If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may file a complaint with us or with the Department of Health and Human Services.
How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to protecting your privacy by implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to or disclosure of your PHI. We will report any unauthorized use or disclosure as required by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this policy or your privacy rights, you may contact us at:
BeWell MD ℅ Rene Ward
70457 Hwy 21, Suite 105
Covington, LA 70433
Phone:985-206-4060
Email: ReneWard@BeWell-MD.com
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 9/9/2024