Notice of Privacy Practices
Hyer Function
Effective Date: [03/23/2026]
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Hyer Function is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information.
Our Legal Duty
Hyer Function is required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI)
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Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
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Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect
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Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your health information
Protected Health Information includes any information that identifies you and relates to your physical or mental health, medical history, diagnosis, treatment, or payment for healthcare services.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care.
Examples include:
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communicating with healthcare providers involved in your care
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reviewing laboratory results
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coordinating prescriptions with pharmacies
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consulting with specialists when necessary
Payment
We may use or disclose your information to obtain payment for services provided.
Examples include:
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billing for medical services
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verifying eligibility for services
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processing payments through third-party payment processors
Healthcare Operations
We may use or disclose health information for healthcare operations necessary to run our practice.
Examples include:
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quality improvement activities
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provider training and supervision
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compliance and risk management
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business planning and administration
Telemedicine Services
Hyer Function provides certain services through telemedicine technology.
Health information may be transmitted electronically between providers, patients, laboratories, pharmacies, and other authorized healthcare entities involved in your care.
We take reasonable measures to ensure telehealth platforms are secure and compliant with applicable privacy regulations.
Business Associates
We may share your information with third-party vendors that help us operate our services. These may include:
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telehealth platform providers
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electronic medical record systems
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laboratories
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pharmacies
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payment processors
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scheduling platforms
These entities are required by law and contract to safeguard your health information.
Uses and Disclosures Required by Law
We may disclose your health information when required by law, including for:
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public health activities
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reporting communicable diseases
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health oversight activities
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law enforcement purposes
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judicial or administrative proceedings
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reporting abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have certain rights regarding your health information.
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of your medical records and other health information maintained by Hyer Function.
Right to Amend
If you believe information in your medical record is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
Right to Request Restrictions
You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your health information. While we will consider your request, we may not always be able to comply.
Right to Request Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you using specific methods or at specific locations.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your health information made by Hyer Function.
Right to a Copy of This Notice
You have the right to receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices.
Our Responsibilities
Hyer Function is required to:
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maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
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follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice
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notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy of your information.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices.
Any revised notice will apply to all information we maintain about you and will be posted on our website.
The updated notice will include a revised effective date.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Hyer Function or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
To file a complaint with Hyer Function, contact:
Hyer Function
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact:
Hyer Function