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HIPAA Privacy Practices.

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Evolution Clinical Trials is committed to protecting your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your medical and personal information is confidential and handled with the utmost care.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or disclose your health information for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: To provide and coordinate your healthcare with doctors, nurses, laboratories, and referral sources.

  • Payment: To bill and receive payment from you, your insurance company, or a third party for services delivered.

  • Healthcare Operations: For internal management, administration, quality assurance, and training.

Additional Uses and Disclosures:

  • Research: Only with your consent or as allowed by law for clinical trials and approved studies.

  • Required by Law: To comply with federal, state, or local laws (including public health, regulatory, or law enforcement requests).

  • Threats to Health or Safety: To prevent or reduce a serious threat to your safety or the safety of others.

  • Business Associates: With third-party partners who must protect your information as required by HIPAA.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

  • Request Restrictions: Ask us to limit the information we use or share for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. (We may not be required to agree.)

  • Confidential Communications: Request that we communicate with you in a specific way (for example, by mail or phone).

  • Inspect and Copy: Receive a copy of your medical record and health information.

  • Amend: Request corrections to your medical records.

  • Accounting of Disclosures: Receive a list of certain disclosures we have made.

  • Receive a Paper Copy: Obtain a copy of this notice at any time.

  • File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We will not retaliate against you.

Our Responsibilities

Safeguard Your Information: We must protect your health information and notify you in case of a breach.

  • Limit Use and Disclosure: Only use or disclose what is necessary for your care and as required by law.

  • Inform You of Your Rights: Keep you updated on our privacy practices.

  • Follow This Notice: Abide by the terms of the current Notice of Privacy Practices.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and this notice at any time. Changes will apply to all health information we maintain. The updated notice will always be posted on our website and available upon request.

Contact Information

If you have questions, would like to exercise your rights, or want to file a complaint, contact:

We value your privacy and trust. Thank you for choosing Evolution Clinical Trials.