PROVIDER PORTAL PRIVACY POLICY

 

Introduction

 

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the privacy of users of the Provider Portal services.

 

The Provider Portal Terms of Use Agreement and this privacy policy tell you what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

 

We may revise this policy at any time.Please review this document periodically to be aware of any changes posted, because your continued use of the site will indicate your approval of all changes.

 

 

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

 

By using the Provider Portal, you consent to the collection and use of your information as discussed in this policy.This information includes, but is not limited to, messages sent through the Provider Portal, payment information received through the Provider Portal and information relating to visits to internet sites through the Provider Portal.This information may also include personal health information, which include any information that could possible identify a patient, a patients physical or mental health or a patients medical records.It also may include information relating to patient treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, insurance information and payment information.

 

We are in the business of assisting physicians and other health care entities with revenue cycle management.Information we receive is used to support this aim and is made available to our clients and other third parties who may need such information to support the services that we provide. We will only use or disclose this information in compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

 

As permitted by state and federal privacy laws, and/or with your authorization, we and our business partners may contact you via e-mail in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to the Policy.We may ask for this authorization at the time you sign up to begin using the Provider Portal or at a future date.You may revoke your authorization at any time by contacting us via the e-mail address or phone number provided on the Provider Portal.

 

Your Access to and Control Over Information

 

You can take the following actions at any time by contacting us via the e-mail address or phone number provided on the Provider Portal:

 

       See what data we have about you, if any.

       Submit a request for us to update the information it has about you.

       Express any concern you have about our use of your data.

       Opt out of receiving promotional information and/or other contacts from us and/or our business partners.

 

Security

 

We take precautions to protect your information.When you submit sensitive information via the Provider Portal, your information is protected both online and offline.

 

When we collect sensitive information, such as credit card data or personal health information, that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way.You can verify this by looking for a closed-lock icon at the bottom of the Provider Portal, or looking for httpsat the beginning of the address of the Provider Portal web page.

 

We also protect your information offline.The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information and/or personal health information are kept in a secure environment.Only our employees who need your information to perform a specific job (for example, customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information and/or personal health information.

 

Cookies

 

We use cookieson the Provider Portal.A cookie is a piece of data stored on your hard drive to help us improve your access to the Provider Portal and identify repeat visitors to the Provider Portal.For instance, when we use a cookie to identify you, you would not have to log in to the Provider Portal with a password more than once, saving you time while using the Provider Portal.Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance your experience on the Provider Portal.Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information and/or personal health information transmitted to or stored on the Provider Portal.

 

Links

 

The Provider Portal may contain links to other sites.Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those other sites.We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Provider Portal and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information or personal health information.

 

Updates

 

This privacy policy may change from time to time.All updates will be posted on this page.If you feel that we are not abiding by this policy, please contact us immediately via telephone at 919-763-1100 or by email at info@usradiology.com.