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HIPAA Compliance

Last Updated: January 23, 2025

Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance

Injury Care Providers is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security for protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and its implementing regulations.

HIPAA Safeguards

Administrative Safeguards

  • • Security management processes
  • • Workforce training and management
  • • Information access management
  • • Security incident procedures
  • • Contingency planning

Physical Safeguards

  • • Facility access controls
  • • Workstation security
  • • Device and media controls
  • • Secure data centers
  • • Physical access restrictions

Technical Safeguards

  • • Access controls and authentication
  • • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • • Audit controls and monitoring
  • • Integrity controls
  • • Transmission security

Compliance Measures

  • • Regular risk assessments
  • • Business Associate Agreements
  • • Breach notification procedures
  • • Privacy policy enforcement
  • • Ongoing compliance monitoring

Protected Health Information (PHI)

We understand the sensitive nature of health information and take extensive measures to protect PHI. This includes:

  • Limiting access to PHI to only authorized personnel
  • Using secure, encrypted communication channels
  • Implementing strict authentication and authorization protocols
  • Maintaining detailed audit logs of PHI access
  • Regular security assessments and updates

Business Associate Agreements

All medical providers and third-party service providers who may have access to PHI through our platform are required to sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) that ensure HIPAA compliance and protect patient privacy.

Patient Rights Under HIPAA

As a patient, you have the right to:

  • Access your protected health information
  • Request corrections to your health information
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures
  • Request restrictions on uses and disclosures
  • Request confidential communications
  • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will notify affected individuals, the Department of Health and Human Services, and, if required, the media, in accordance with HIPAA breach notification requirements.

Training and Awareness

All members of our workforce receive comprehensive HIPAA training upon hire and annually thereafter. We maintain a culture of privacy awareness and ensure that all staff understand their responsibilities in protecting PHI.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our HIPAA compliance practices or wish to exercise your rights under HIPAA, please contact our Privacy Officer through our contact form or at the address provided on our website.

To file a complaint about our privacy practices, you may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

Our Promise

We will never retaliate against you for filing a complaint or exercising your rights under HIPAA. Your privacy and trust are paramount to us, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality.