Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Advanced Gynecology Specialists, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your individually identifiable health information (IIHI). We understand the sensitive nature of your medical information and take all reasonable steps to safeguard it.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your IIHI in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect a variety of information that may identify you as a patient, including:

  • Demographic information (name, address, date of birth, etc.)
  • Medical history
  • Treatment information
  • Insurance information
  • Billing information

We collect this information through various means, such as:

  • Patient forms
  • Doctor's notes
  • Lab results
  • Phone calls
  • Online interactions with our website

How We Use Your Information

We use your IIHI to provide you with quality healthcare services. This may include:

  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Communication with other healthcare providers involved in your care
  • Billing and insurance purposes
  • Appointment reminders

How We Disclose Your Information

We will only disclose your IIHI with your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law. Permitted disclosures may include:

  • Sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care
  • Reporting to public health agencies
  • Responding to court orders or law enforcement requests

We may also disclose your information to business associates who perform services for us, such as billing companies or lab services. These business associates are required to sign a HIPAA compliance agreement to protect the confidentiality of your information.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your IIHI under HIPAA. These rights include:

  • The right to access and copy your medical records
  • The right to request an amendment to your medical records
  • The right to request an accounting of disclosures of your medical information
  • The right to request restrictions on how we use and disclose your information
  • The right to request confidential communications

You can exercise these rights by submitting a written request to our office.

Security Measures

We take all reasonable steps to protect your IIHI from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Physical security measures to protect our facilities
  • Electronic security measures to protect our computer systems
  • Administrative safeguards to ensure only authorized personnel have access to your information

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this notice or our health information privacy policies, please contact our privacy officer at 7013 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, GA 30809 or via telephone at 706-922-4545.

Additional Resources

For more information about HIPAA, please visit the website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.