Notice of Privacy Practices
Pursuant to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
HUMANITARY MEDICAL CENTER INC.
4200 W Cypress St Suite 690, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (813) 499-1500 | Effective Date: 5/28/2026
This practice is required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) and to provide you with this notice explaining our legal duties and privacy practices. We are required to abide by the terms of this notice as currently in effect.
HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSED YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
For Treatment
We may use your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. For example, we may share your information with a specialist to whom we refer you, a pharmacy filling your prescription, or a laboratory performing tests ordered by your provider.
For Payment
We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for the services we provide. For example, we may send a claim to your health insurance plan that includes information identifying you, your diagnosis, and the treatment provided.
For Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your health information for activities necessary to run our practice and ensure quality care. This includes quality assessment, employee training, accreditation, licensing, credentialing, and conducting or arranging for business management and general administrative activities.
OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES WITHOUT YOUR AUTHORIZATION
We may also use or disclose your health information without your written authorization for the following purposes, as permitted or required by law:
- As required by law — when federal, state, or local law requires disclosure.
- Public health activities — for preventing disease, injury, or disability; reporting births, deaths, or suspected abuse/neglect.
- Health oversight activities — to a health oversight agency for audits, investigations, inspections, or licensing.
- Judicial and administrative proceedings — in response to a court order or, in certain cases, a subpoena.
- Law enforcement purposes — as required by law or in response to a valid court order, warrant, or administrative request.
- Workers' compensation — as authorized by workers' compensation laws.
- Serious threats to health or safety — to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to a person or the public.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) RECORDS
As of February 16, 2026, federal regulations (42 CFR Part 2) align SUD patient records more closely with HIPAA. If we maintain substance use disorder treatment records, those records receive the same protections described in this notice. We will not use or disclose SUD records for civil, criminal, administrative, or legislative proceedings against you without your written consent, except as permitted by law.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
Right to inspect and obtain a copy of your medical and billing records maintained by us within 30 days.
Right to request an amendment if you believe your health information is incorrect or incomplete.
Right to request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information.
Right to be notified in writing without unreasonable delay if there is a breach of your PHI.
COMPLAINTS & PRIVACY OFFICER
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized or retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Phone: (813) 499-1500
Email: admin@humanitarymc.com
Office for Civil Rights, 200 Independence Ave S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201
Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints