Our major goal is to assure that individuals' health information is properly protected while the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high quality health care is maintained. As a health care provider, which transmits health information in connection with certain transactions, we adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations. The purpose of Quick Rx's privacy rules and policies is to define an limit the circumstances in which an individual's protected health information may be used or disclosed. We do not disclose protected health information, except either: (1) as the Privacy Rule permits or requires; or (2) as the individual who is the subject of the information authorizes in writing. What does Quick Rx do to ensure PHI regulations?
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PHI - Protect Health Information - information, including demographic data that relates to: - The individual's past, present or future physical or mental condition - The provision of health care to the individual - The past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to the individual - PHI can include health information that identifies an individual by using a name, address, birth date, or Social Security Number |
