At MAR Wellness, your privacy is a top priority. We are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with federal and Florida state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

🔐 What Is PHI?

Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any information about your health, health care services, or payment for health care that can identify you. This includes:

·        Medical history and conditions

·        Lab and diagnostic results

·        Treatment plans

·        Prescription details

·        Billing and insurance information

🔄 How We May Use or Disclose PHI

We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

·        Treatment: To coordinate your care with other healthcare providers

·        Operations: For quality improvement, training, and administrative functions

·        Billing: To process payments or claims (note: MAR Wellness is a fee-for-service provider)

·        Legal Compliance: To comply with federal or state laws, including mandatory reporting

·        Public Health & Safety: To help prevent or control disease, or report adverse medication events

·        By Your Request: If you authorize us in writing to release your information to a specific person or organization

❌ What We Will Not Do

·        We will not sell your PHI.

·        We will not use your PHI for marketing purposes without your explicit written consent.

·        We do not share your PHI with third parties unless required by law or authorized by you.

📝 Your Rights

As a patient, you have the right to:

·        Access and request a copy of your medical records

·        Request corrections to your records

·        Limit or restrict how your PHI is used or shared

·        Request confidential communications

·        File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

🧾 How to Request a PHI Disclosure

If you wish to authorize the release of your PHI, you must complete our Authorization for PHI Disclosure Form, available [here] (insert link). For help with this process, contact us at marissa@mckinley-medical.com.

⚠️ Important Reminder

MAR Wellness is a telehealth provider. If your provider determines that virtual care is no longer appropriate, you may be referred to an in-person primary care provider or local emergency department for follow-up care. Responsibility for your comprehensive medical care ultimately remains with your local physician or primary care provider.