Oracle WoundCare Notice of Privacy Practices
Oracle WoundCare Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: May 20, 2025
Last Updated: May 20, 2025
Oracle WoundCare, LLC (“Oracle WoundCare,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting
the privacy and security of your protected health information (“PHI”). This Notice of Privacy
Practices describes how we may use or disclose your PHI and your rights with respect to that
information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI and to
provide you with this Notice.
This Notice applies to information that can be used to identify you and that relates to your
medical condition, the services you receive from us, and payment for those services. It does not
apply to information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. We will also comply with
applicable state laws that may provide additional protections.
How We May Use or Disclose Your PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your medical
care. For example, we may share PHI with physicians, nurses, or other health professionals
involved in your care.
We may use and disclose your PHI to bill for and collect payment for services
rendered. For example, we may provide information to your insurance company to verify
coverage or to process claims.
We may use and disclose your PHI for our healthcare operations,
such as quality assessment, training, accreditation, and business planning. We may also use
your PHI to create de-identified or limited data sets.
We will disclose your PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or
local law.
We may disclose your PHI to public health authorities for disease
control, FDA reporting, or similar activities.
If required or permitted by law, we may disclose your
PHI to appropriate authorities.
We may disclose your PHI to regulatory bodies for audits, inspections, or
investigations.
We may disclose your PHI in response to a court order, subpoena, or other
legal process.
We may disclose PHI to law enforcement for purposes such as identifying
suspects, locating missing persons, or reporting crimes.
We may share your PHI with coroners, medical examiners,
and funeral directors as necessary.
We may use or disclose your PHI for organ, eye, or tissue donation purposes.
We may use or disclose your PHI for research that complies with applicable laws
and ethics requirements.
We may disclose PHI for national security, military, or
correctional institution purposes.
We may disclose your PHI as authorized for workers’ compensation
claims.
We may share your PHI with disaster relief organizations to help notify family
members.
We may contact you for fundraising efforts and give you the opportunity to opt out
of future communications.
We may disclose your PHI if necessary to prevent serious harm to
your health or safety or that of the public.
We may disclose PHI to individuals involved in
your care or payment, unless you object.
We may use your PHI to contact you about appointments, treatment
alternatives, or other health-related benefits.
We may share your PHI with third parties who perform services for us
under written agreements that require them to protect your PHI.
Your Rights
We will obtain your written authorization for uses or disclosures not described in
this Notice. You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time.
You may request restrictions on our use or disclosure of your PHI. We
are not required to agree, except where required by law.
You may request that we communicate with you at a different
address or by alternate means.
You may request access to your PHI in a designated record set and
receive a copy, including in electronic format where applicable.
You may request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or
incomplete.
You have the right to receive a list of certain disclosures we have
made of your PHI.
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed
to receive it electronically.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with
us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you
for filing a complaint.
We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised
the privacy or security of your PHI.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time and to make the new Notice effective for
all PHI we maintain. We will post any changes on our website and make copies available upon
request.
Contact Us
Oracle WoundCare
If you have any questions about this Notice or your rights under HIPAA, please contact our
office at the information listed above.