THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
I. Who We Are
This Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) describes the privacy practices of NuHuman, LLC (“NuHuman”) and its affiliates, including certain affiliated professional entities, their physicians, health care practitioners, and other personnel (“we,” “our,” or “us”). NuHuman, LLC, located at 7301 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, provides a range of health and wellness services, including both prescription and nonprescription treatments, through its secure platform. In delivering these services, NuHuman partners with Care GLP to support patient care.
II. Our Privacy Obligations
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information (“Protected Health Information” or “PHI”) and to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your PHI. We are also obligated to notify you following a Breach of unsecured PHI. When we use or disclose your PHI, we are required to abide by the terms of this Notice (or other notice in effect at the time of the use or disclosure).
III. Permissible Uses and Disclosures Without Your Written Authorization
In certain situations, we must obtain your written authorization to use or disclose your PHI. However, we do not need your authorization for the following uses and disclosures:
A. Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations. We may use and disclose your PHI for treatment, obtaining payment for services, and conducting healthcare operations, such as evaluating care quality and efficiency.
B. Disclosures to Family, Friends, or Caregivers. We may disclose relevant PHI to a family member, close friend, or other persons involved in your care if you do not object.
C. Public Health Activities. We may disclose PHI to public health authorities to prevent or control disease, report child abuse, track FDA-regulated products, or notify individuals exposed to communicable diseases.
D. Victims of Abuse, Neglect, or Domestic Violence. If we believe you are a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, we may disclose PHI to an authorized government agency.
E. Health Oversight Activities. We may disclose PHI to health oversight agencies responsible for ensuring compliance with health program regulations.
F. Judicial and Administrative Proceedings. We may disclose PHI in response to court orders or subpoenas.
G. Law Enforcement. We may disclose PHI to law enforcement when required by law or to aid in an investigation.
H. Decedents. PHI may be disclosed to a coroner, medical examiner, or funeral director as necessary.
I. Research. We may use or disclose PHI for approved research purposes.
J. Serious Threats to Health or Safety. We may disclose PHI to prevent serious threats to health or public safety.
K. Specialized Government Functions. PHI may be disclosed for military, national security, or other specialized government functions.
L. Workers' Compensation. PHI may be disclosed for workers' compensation or similar programs.
M. As Required by Law. We may disclose PHI when required by law.
IV. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Authorization
A. Marketing and Sale of PHI. We require your authorization to use or disclose PHI for marketing or sale.
B. Highly Confidential Information. Special protections apply to certain PHI categories, including mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, genetic information, and reproductive health services.
C. Revocation of Authorization. You may revoke authorization in writing at any time.
V. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
A. Right to Request Restrictions. You may request limitations on the use or disclosure of your PHI.
B. Right to Confidential Communications. You may request alternative means of communication.
C. Right to Access and Copy PHI. You may request access to your medical records.
D. Right to Amend PHI. You may request corrections to your PHI.
E. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You may request a list of certain PHI disclosures.
F. Right to Receive a Copy of This Notice. You may request a paper or electronic copy of this Notice.
VI. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. Changes will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on our website.
VII. Contact Information
For questions or concerns, contact our Privacy Officer at:
NuHuman, LLC 7301 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 support@nuhumanhealth.com