• You can request to view or obtain an electronic copy of your medical records and other health information we maintain about you.
• We will provide a copy or a summary of your health information through the patient portal.

• You can request corrections to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  

• You can request that we contact you in a specific manner, such as by home or office phone, or send mail to a different address. We will accommodate reasonable requests.

• You can request that we do not use or share specific health information for treatment, payment, or operations. While we will consider your request, we may decline if it impacts your care.
• If you pay for a service or healthcare item entirely out-of-pocket, you can request that we do not share this information with your health insurer for payment or operational purposes. We will generally comply unless legally required to disclose it.

• You can request corrections to your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. We will guide you on how to proceed with this request.
  

• You can request a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have opted to receive it electronically. We will ensure you receive a paper copy promptly.

• If you have appointed someone as your medical power of attorney or have a legal guardian, they can manage your rights and decisions regarding your health information.
• We will verify that the designated person has the legal authority to act on your behalf before proceeding with any actions.

• You can complain if you feel we have violated your rights by contacting Kitsap Gastro and Liver Clinic, at Tel: 360 447 8951, Fax: 360 587 2355
• You can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights by sending a letter to 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, calling 1-877-696- 6775, or visiting www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/.

• Sell your information
• Share your information for marketing purposes unless with your written consent.

• We may reach out to you for fundraising purposes. You have the option to opt out by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting our office directly at Tel: 360 447 8951.
  

• We can use your health information and share it with other professionals involved in your care.
  For example, we might provide your health history to a doctor treating you for an injury who requests it.

• We can use and share your health information to run our practice, improve your care, and contact you when necessary.
  For example, we use health information about you to manage your treatment and services.
  

• We can use and share your health information to bill and get payment from health plans or other entities.
  For example, we give your information to our billing service and your health insurer to get payment.
  

• By providing your mobile telephone number to the clinic, you consent to receive recurring automated healthcare messages. These include appointment reminders, mobile check-in links, text-to-pay notices, and clinical care notifications. Message frequency varies based on your care schedule.

• Kitsap Gastro and Liver Clinic does not charge a fee for text messaging services. However, standard message and data rates applied by your wireless carrier may apply.
  

• You have the right to revoke your text messaging consent at any time. You can opt out of our text service by calling our office directly or replying with STOP, QUIT, END, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE to any message you receive. You will receive a final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. For assistance, text HELP or contact our office.
  

• Standard text messaging (SMS) is unencrypted and carries an inherent privacy risk that communications could potentially be intercepted by unintended third parties. By opting in, you acknowledge and accept these security risks. Our clinic minimizes this risk by following the minimum necessary standard and omitting sensitive protected health information from text bodies whenever possible.
  

We can share in certain situations such as:

• Preventing diseases
• Helping with product recalls
• Reporting adverse reactions to medication
• Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic volence
• Preventing or reducing a serious threat to anyone's health or safety

• We can use and share your health information for health research purposes
  

• We will share information about you if state or federal ways require it, including with the Department of Health and Human Services in their audit of our compliance with federal privacy laws.
  

• We can share information about you with organ procurement organizations.
  

• We can share information with a coroner, medical examiner or funeral director after the demise of the patient.
  

We can use or share health information about you:

• For worker's compensation claims
  
• For law enforcement purposes or with a law enforcement official
  
• With health oversight agencies for activities authorized by law
  
• For special government functions such a military, national security, and presidential protective services
  

• We can share health information about you in response to a court or administrative order, or in response to a subpoena.