HIPAA

Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices

Effective Date: 08/08/2025
Last Updated: 08/08/2025

At EHG of NC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information. This Notice explains how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) and your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 

1. Your Protected Health Information (PHI)

PHI includes any information about your health condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare services that can be used to identify you. This may include your name, medical history, diagnosis, insurance details, and other sensitive data.

 

2. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use or share your PHI for the following reasons:

  • Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your care and related services

  • Payment: To bill and collect payment from you, your insurance provider, or a third party

  • Healthcare Operations: For quality assurance, training, auditing, and business management

  • Required by Law: When legally obligated by court order, law enforcement, or public health concerns

  • Emergencies: When necessary to prevent serious harm to you or others

  • With Your Authorization: For any other use, we will obtain your written consent beforehand

 

3. Your Rights Under HIPAA

As a client, you have the right to:

  • Access Your Records: Request to see or receive a copy of your health records

  • Request Amendments: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Restrict Disclosures: Request limitations on how we use or share your PHI

  • Confidential Communications: Request communications through alternative means or locations

  • Receive an Accounting of Disclosures: Learn how your PHI has been shared (excluding treatment, payment, or operations)

  • File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

We will never deny you care or retaliate in any way for filing a complaint.

 

4. Safeguarding Your Information

We use a combination of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information. All staff members are trained in HIPAA compliance and confidentiality protocols.

 

5. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice at any time. When we make changes, we will post the revised version on our website and provide it upon request.

 

6. Contact for Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this HIPAA Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:

Email: Admissions@empowerhealth.group
Contact: 910-335-9102

Address : 2106 South 17th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, United States