Privacy Practices | HIPAA Notice

Generations Family Health NPs, PLLC

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: 9/22/2025

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

At Generations Family Health NPs, PLLC, we understand that your health information is personal. We are committed to protecting your medical information and to following the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as New York State privacy laws.

How We May Use and Share Your Information

We may use and disclose your health information without your written permission for the following purposes:

For Treatment

To provide, coordinate, or manage your health care. For example, we may share information with specialists, labs, pharmacies, or hospitals involved in your care.

For Payment

To bill and collect payment for services provided. This may include sharing information with your insurance company, Medicaid/Medicare, or other payors.

For Health Care Operations

For internal operations such as quality assessment, staff training, accreditation, licensing, or audits.

Other Uses and Disclosures Allowed or Required by Law

We may also share your information in certain situations, such as:

• Public Health Reporting: Reporting immunizations, communicable diseases, child abuse/neglect, or adverse events to public health authorities.
• Health Oversight Activities: Audits, inspections, and investigations required by law.
• Judicial and Legal Proceedings: In response to court orders or subpoenas.
• Law Enforcement: When required for investigations or to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
• Specialized Government Functions: Such as military or national security.
• Workers’ Compensation: For claims as allowed by state law.

Other Uses Requiring Your Authorization

We will not use or share your information for purposes such as marketing, fundraising, or sale of information without your written consent. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

Your Rights Regarding Health Information

• Right to Access: You may review or request a copy of your medical record.
• Right to Amend: You may request corrections if you believe your record is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to an Accounting: You may request a list of certain disclosures made without your authorization.
• Right to Request Restrictions: You may ask us to limit sharing with certain people or organizations (though we may not be able to honor all requests).
• Right to Confidential Communications: You may request we contact you in a specific way (e.g., at work instead of home).
• Right to a Paper Copy: You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
• Right to File a Complaint: 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 (HHS). You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Our Responsibilities

• We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information.
• We must provide you with this Notice and follow the terms described here.
• We will notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Generations Family Health NPs, PLLC
1617 N. James St., Suite 700, Rome, NY 13440
Phone: 315-338-2840
Email: admin@generationsfnp.com

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Updated notices will be posted in our office and on our website, and will be available upon request.