HIPAA Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 24, 2025
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
At A+ Urgent Care in Bloomfield, NJ, your privacy is very important to us. We are committed to protecting your health information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Your Protected Health Information (PHI)
“Protected Health Information” or PHI includes any information that can identify you and relates to your past, present, or future health condition, the care you receive, or payment for that care.
How We May Use and Share Your Information
We may use and disclose your PHI in the following ways:
For Treatment
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To provide, coordinate, and manage your medical care.
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To share information with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
For Payment
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To bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or other third parties.
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To confirm insurance coverage and benefits.
For Healthcare Operations
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To evaluate the quality of care we provide.
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For training, licensing, accreditation, and audits.
As Required by Law
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We may disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local laws.
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This may include public health reporting, regulatory oversight, or responding to legal proceedings.
Other Uses and Disclosures
We may also share PHI in specific situations, including:
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Public Health & Safety: To report communicable diseases, prevent injury, or address threats to public safety.
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Health Oversight Activities: To comply with audits, investigations, or inspections.
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Law Enforcement: If required by law or in response to a valid legal order.
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Workers’ Compensation: For work-related illness or injury claims.
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National Security: For military or national security purposes if applicable.
Other uses or disclosures of your PHI will only be made with your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
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Right to Access: You may request to view or obtain a copy of your medical records.
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Right to Amend: You may request corrections if you believe your information is inaccurate.
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Right to Restrict Use: You may request limits on how we use or share your PHI.
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Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., only by mail).
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Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of disclosures we have made that were not related to treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
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Right to a Paper Copy: You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time.
Our Responsibilities
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We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI.
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We will notify you if there is a breach of your unsecured health information.
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We will abide by the terms of this notice unless changes are made and shared with you.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update this HIPAA Privacy Policy at any time. Any revisions will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on our website and available at our office.
Questions or Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
Contact Information:
A+ Urgent Care – Bloomfield, NJ
230 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Phone: 201-983-4062
Email: [email protected]