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Main Street Pharmacy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October, 22 2024
Website: https://safetyharborpharmacy.com

Main Street Pharmacy is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your Protected Health Information (PHI), as well as your rights regarding that information.

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

As a HIPAA-covered entity, Main Street Pharmacy is legally required to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI

  • Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices

  • Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your PHI

  • Follow the terms of this Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

We may collect PHI and personal information from you through various means, including when you:

  • Visit our website

  • Fill out a form

  • Contact us via phone or email

  • Submit a prescription

  • Make a purchase or request a service

PHI includes information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health, healthcare services, or payment for those services. This may include:

  • Your name, address, phone number, and email

  • Prescription or medical information

  • Insurance and billing information

3. How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes, as permitted or required by HIPAA:

Treatment

To fill prescriptions, communicate with your healthcare providers, or coordinate your care.

Payment

To bill your insurance, verify coverage, and process your payments.

Healthcare Operations

To conduct internal business functions, such as quality assurance and staff training.

Legal and Public Health Requirements

We may disclose your PHI when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, for public health reporting, or for health oversight activities.

With Your Authorization

We will not use or disclose your PHI for purposes not listed in this policy without your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.

4. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights under HIPAA:

  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of your PHI.

  • Right to Amend: You may request corrections to your PHI.

  • Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of times we shared your PHI (excluding routine uses such as treatment or billing).

  • Right to Request Restrictions: You may request limits on how we use or disclose your PHI. We will consider your request but may not be required to agree.

  • Right to Request Confidential Communications: You may request to receive information in a specific way (e.g., only by mail).

  • Right to File a Complaint: You may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact our Privacy Officer (see below).

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your PHI, including:

  • Encryption for sensitive data

  • Secure data storage

  • Regular review of privacy policies and practices

  • Employee training on HIPAA compliance

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can adjust browser settings to disable cookies, but some website features may not function properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. These sites have independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated revision date. Please review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions, need to file a complaint, or wish to exercise your rights regarding your PHI, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Privacy Officer: Phyllis Rader
Email: info@safetyharborpharmacy.com
Phone: 727-330-7530
Address:
Main Street Pharmacy
531 Main St, Suite K
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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