Notice of Privacy Practices

Uses and Disclosures of PHI Without Your Authorization

WCAA may use or disclose your PHI without your authorization for the following purposes:

• Treatment: This includes sharing PHI with medical personnel involved in your care and treatment.
• Payment: Activities required to get reimbursed for the services provided to you.
• Healthcare Operations: Quality assurance, licensing, training, business planning, and fundraising activities.

We may contact you about scheduled transport, other services, or fundraising activities. You have the right to opt out of receiving fundraising communications.

Other Uses and Disclosures Without Authorization

WCAA may also disclose your PHI without your authorization for purposes including:

• Public Health: Reporting births, deaths, diseases, or public health investigations.
• Health Oversight: Audits, inspections, or disciplinary actions.   
• Judicial and Law Enforcement: Court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement activities.
• Special Government Functions: Military, national defense, and security.
• Workers’ Compensation: Compliance with workers’ compensation laws.
• Coroners and Funeral Directors: Identifying deceased persons or determining cause of death.
• Organ Donation: Facilitating organ, eye, or tissue donations.
• Research: Under strict oversight and only with minimal risk to your privacy

Uses and Disclosures of PHI Requiring Your Written Consent

Any other use or disclosure of your PHI will only be made with your written authorization. This includes:

• Psychotherapy notes, unless used for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
• PHI used for marketing when compensation is received.
• Sale of your PHI.

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI:

•  Right to Access and Inspect: You may request to inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI. We may charge a reasonable fee, and certain denials may be appealed.
• Right to Amend: You may request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it to be incorrect.
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of certain disclosures made within six years prior to your request.
• Right to Request Restrictions: You may request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your PHI, though we may not be required to comply.
• Right to Breach Notification: You will be notified of any breach of your unsecured PHI.
• Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you in a specific manner or at a specific location.