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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use our services at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center (Sam Rodgers), an FQHC, and tells You about Your privacy rights and how we protect Your information.

We take Your privacy seriously and are committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of Your health information, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable federal and state laws. By using Our Service, You consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
The words in this policy that are capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions: These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account: A unique account created for You to access parts of Our services.
  • Company (referred to as “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this Agreement): Refers to Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, 825 Euclid Ave., Kansas City, MO 64124.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on Your device by websites containing details of Your browsing history.
  • Covered Entity: Refers to Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, which is an FQHC and a Covered Entity under HIPAA.
  • Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, including health information (protected health information, or PHI) as defined under HIPAA.
  • Service: Refers to the Website or any services provided by Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center.
  • Service Provider: Any third party that processes data on behalf of the Company.
  • Third-party Social Media Service: Refers to any social media website where a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
  • You: The individual accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
We may ask You to provide personally identifiable information that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Health information (protected under HIPAA)
  • Usage Data

Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include information like Your IP address, browser type, and the time spent on each page. This data helps improve Our Service.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar technologies to track activity and store information. You may refuse Cookies, but some features of the Service may be unavailable.

Use of Your Personal Data
We use Your Personal Data to:

  • Provide and maintain Our Service
  • Manage Your Account
  • Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements, including HIPAA and other privacy regulations
  • Contact You about updates, promotions, or service-related communications
  • Provide You with information about services that may be of interest
  • Ensure the privacy and security of Your Personal Data, in compliance with HIPAA’s privacy and security requirements
  • Comply with public health reporting laws (as required by law)

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose Your Personal Data only in the following cases:

  • To healthcare providers and third-party partners for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (as defined under HIPAA)
  • For public health activities, legal obligations, or compliance with applicable laws
  • With Your written consent (as required by HIPAA and other applicable laws)
  • If necessary, to avert a serious threat to the health or safety of You or others

We will not sell, rent, or share Your Personal Data for marketing purposes without Your express consent.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the following rights concerning Your health information under HIPAA:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of Your health records.
  • Right to Amend: You can ask Us to correct or amend any inaccuracies in Your records.
  • Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can ask for a list of entities with whom We have shared Your health information.
  • Right to Request Restrictions: You can request that We limit the use and sharing of Your health information.
  • Right to Request Confidential Communications: You may request that We communicate with You in a specific way, such as through email or mail.
  • Right to a Copy of This Notice: You may request a paper or electronic copy of this privacy policy at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Us using the contact information below.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Your Personal Data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law, including HIPAA’s retention requirements.

Security of Your Personal Data

We take the protection of Your Personal Data seriously. While no method of transmission is 100% secure, We follow industry best practices to protect Your data, including using encryption and other safeguards required by HIPAA.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy as needed to stay compliant with legal or regulatory changes. We will notify You of changes through our website.

Contact Us
If You have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Your privacy rights, please contact Us:

By visiting this page on our website: https://www.samrodgers.org/contact-us/
By calling: (816) 474-4920.

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