Uses and Disclosure for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations Sample Clauses

Uses and Disclosure for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations. I may use or disclose your protected health information (PHI), for treatment, payment, and health care operations pursoses with your consent. To help clarify these terms, here are some definitions: ● “PHI” refers to information in your health record that could identify you. ● “Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations” - Treatment is when I provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and other services related to your health care. An example of treatment twould be when I consult with another health care provider, such as your family physician or another mental health professional, such as my direct supervisor. - Payment is when I obtain reimbursement for your healthcare. Examples of payment are when i disclose your PHI to your health insurer to obtain reimbursement for your health care or to determine eligibility or coverage. - Health Care Operations are activities that relate to the performance and operation of my practice. Examples of health care operations are quality assessment and improvement activities, business-related matters such as audits and administrative services, and case management and care coordinations. ● “Use” applies only to activities within my office, such as sharing, employing, applying utilizing, examining, and analyzing information that identifies you. ● “Disclosure” applies to activities outside of my office, such as releasing, transferring, or providing access to information about you to other parties.