At AcuWorks, we collect and use your personal health information so we can provide personalized, safe, and effective traditional Chinese medicine to you.

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The personal health information that may be collected, used or disclosed by AcuWorks may include the following, among other things:

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• birth date and contact information

• health history and family health history

• health status

• the health care you receive, including identifying your health care provider(s)

• the identification of your substitute decision-maker, if any

• insurance or billing information relating to health care

 

At times, the clinic may have to collect, use or disclose personal health information without your consent -- but ONLY as required by law. 

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How Your Information Will Be Used

 

Your personal health information may be collected, used or disclosed for the following reasons:

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• To provide you with traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture services

• To obtain payment for services provided

• To assist insurance companies with insurance claims verification

• To seek advice for potential treatment options

• To provide or arrange health care in cases of emergencies

• To fulfill any obligations as mandated by law

 

Patient Access to Information

Your personal health information is available to you for your review (except in limited circumstances as permitted by law). You can ask to have your personal health information corrected if you believe there is a mistake in the records, with some exceptions.

 

You are not required to consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal health information, and you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting AcuWorks, but this may directly affect the services you can receive. Your personal health information may still be collected, used or disclosed if permitted by law.