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PRIVACY POLICY
MBS Imaging LLC Lombard, IL
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MBS Imaging, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of personal and protected health information ("PHI") in accordance with all applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"). This Privacy Policy delineates the nature, scope, and purpose of our data collection, utilization, disclosure, and protection practices. By engaging our mobile video swallow study services (the "Services"), you acknowledge and consent to the terms set forth herein.
Introduction
MBS Imaging, LLC is a provider of mobile video swallow studies and collaborates with a variety of healthcare professionals and facilities, including but not limited to skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, independent living communities, assisted living facilities, and speech-language pathologists. In the course of rendering our Services, we collect and process personal and medical information to facilitate accurate, timely, and effective care delivery. We are steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that all information is managed with the highest standards of security and in strict compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal and medical information:
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Personally Identifiable Information ("PII"): This includes, but is not limited to, patient and healthcare provider names, telephone numbers, and other unique identifiers necessary for service facilitation.
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Protected Health Information ("PHI"): We process health-related data essential to the execution of video swallow studies, including but not limited to medical history, diagnostic findings, and other relevant health records.
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Communication Data: We utilize personal and professional communication channels, including cellular devices, for correspondence with healthcare entities regarding scheduling, patient updates, and service coordination.
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Usage Data: We may collect anonymized data regarding access and usage of our Services, which may include device-specific information and geolocation data. Such data is not personally identifiable unless explicitly linked to an individual.
Use of Collected Information
The data collected shall be utilized for the following lawful purposes:
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To facilitate and administer video swallow study services.
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To communicate with healthcare providers for the coordination and transmission of pertinent medical information.
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To schedule appointments and disseminate study results to authorized recipients.
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To respond to inquiries and provide necessary information concerning our Services.
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To comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations, including HIPAA.
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To enhance and optimize the quality and efficacy of our Services.
Disclosure Of Information
We uphold stringent confidentiality standards and do not engage in the sale of personal or medical information. However, we may disclose such information under the following circumstances:
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Healthcare Providers: We may disclose PII and PHI to authorized speech-language pathologists, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care, strictly on a need-to-know basis.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose PII or PHI in response to valid legal processes, including subpoenas, court orders, regulatory mandates, or as otherwise required by law, including HIPAA compliance obligations.
Data Security and Protection Measures
We implement comprehensive security protocols to safeguard personal and medical information, including:
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HIPAA Compliance: All data handling and processing procedures strictly adhere to HIPAA-mandated privacy and security requirements.
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Encryption Protocols: All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.
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Secure Communication Standards: When communicating via mobile devices, we employ security measures to prevent unauthorized interception or disclosure of information.
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Access Control Mechanisms: Only authorized personnel with a legitimate need-to-know basis are granted access to PII and PHI, and all personnel undergo rigorous privacy and security training.
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Regular Security Audits: We conduct periodic assessments and audits to ensure compliance with prevailing security standards and the industry’s best practices.
Individual Rights and Choices
You, as a data subject, have the following rights concerning your personal and medical information:
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Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal and medical data we retain about you.
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Right to Rectification: If you believe any information in our possession is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections.
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Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and operational retention requirements.
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Right to Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications, such as appointment reminders and service updates, by notifying us directly.
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HIPAA-Granted Rights: Under HIPAA, patients have the right to access, amend, or request restrictions on their medical records, subject to certain legal limitations.
To exercise any of the aforementioned rights, please contact us at:
MBS Imaging, LLC
Phone: 877-495-7152
Fax:877-495-7208