Hemisphere, also known as Brittany Watson NP Nursing Corporation, is a distinguished healthcare organization. Our accomplished team, overseen by the esteemed Dr. R Morris, a seasoned and well-respected physician, is devoted to delivering the highest caliber of care and personalized service to our patients.
‍
‍Background
‍The HIPAA Privacy Rule bestows individuals with a fundamental new right – the right to be informed about the privacy practices of their health plans and most of their healthcare providers. This includes being informed of their privacy rights concerning their personal health information. Health plans and covered healthcare providers are mandated to craft and distribute a notice that offers a clear explanation of these practices and rights. The objective of this notice is to draw individuals' attention to privacy concerns, encourage discussions with their healthcare providers, and empower them to exercise their rights.

According to the Privacy Rule, individuals have the right to adequate notice regarding how a covered entity may utilize and disclose their protected health information. Covered entities must provide individuals with this notice of privacy practices, outlining the entity's obligations and the individual's rights.

However, some covered entities are exempt from developing this notice. These include healthcare clearinghouses operating solely as business associates of other covered entities, correctional institutions that are covered entities, and group health plans providing benefits solely through insurance contracts, without handling other protected health information.

‍Content of the Notice
‍Covered entities are obligated to furnish a notice written in plain language that delineates:
‍
      -  How the covered entity might use and disclose protected health information about an individual.
      -  The individual's rights concerning this information and how they can exercise these rights, including the process for raising complaints.
      -  The covered entity's legal obligations concerning this information, including a statement underscoring its legal duty to safeguard protected health information.
      -  Contact information for individuals to inquire further about the covered entity's privacy policies.
      -  An effective date for the notice.

In cases of significant changes to privacy practices, covered entities must promptly revise and circulate the notice. Health plans must provide the notice to both current and new enrollees, while covered direct treatment providers must supply the notice at the time of the first service delivery. For electronic services, providers must send the notice upon the individual's initial request for service.

‍Providing the Notice
‍The notice must be accessible to anyone requesting it. Covered entities should prominently post the notice on any websites providing information about their services. Health plans are required to distribute the notice to their enrollees, and covered direct treatment providers must give the notice to individuals during their initial service delivery. Additionally, the notice should be made available for individuals to take with them and displayed prominently at the provider's facility.

‍Organizational Options
‍Covered entities, including hybrid or affiliated entities, may choose to create multiple notices, particularly if they perform various covered functions with differing privacy practices. Joint notices are also permissible if the requirements are met, allowing multiple entities to share a single notice.

‍Collection of Your Personal Information
‍Hemisphere may collect anonymous demographic information such as age, gender, and location, which is not unique to you. We do not gather personal information unless you voluntarily provide it, which may be necessary for certain services. This information is used to communicate about requested services and products, and we may gather more data in the future.

‍Sharing Information with Third Parties
‍Hemisphere does not sell or lease customer lists. We might share data with trusted partners for analysis, customer support, or deliveries, but they are bound by confidentiality obligations. Hemisphere may disclose personal information if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.

‍Tracking User Behavior
‍We track user visits to improve our services. This data helps us deliver customized content and advertising, enhancing your experience.

‍Cookies
‍We may use "cookies" to enhance your experience on our site, providing a more personalized interaction. These may include session and persistent cookies, along with similar tools.

‍Automatically Collected Information
‍We may automatically gather hardware and software information for service operation and quality maintenance.

‍Links
‍Our site might contain links to other websites, but we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

‍Security of Your Personal Information
‍We secure personal information from unauthorized access using protocols like the SSL protocol. However, no online data transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

‍Right to Deletion
‍You have the right to request deletion of your information, except when retention is necessary for legal compliance.

‍E-mail Communications
‍Hemisphere may contact you via email for announcements, offers, alerts, and communication purposes. You can opt out of these communications.

‍Minors
‍We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without proper authorization.

‍External Data Storage Sites
‍We may store data with third-party vendors. Sharing of Personal Information We protect personally identifiable information and may share it with partners for specific purposes.

‍Rights of California Residents
‍We respect California residents' rights under the CCPA and provide an overview of personal information usage and rights.

‍Changes to this Statement
‍We reserve the right to modify our Privacy Policy and will notify you of significant changes.

‍Contact Information
‍For questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at: info@hemi.health