NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Over the Horizon Veteran Medical Consulting
Effective Date: January 9, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
1. OUR DUTY TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of Protected Health Information (“PHI”), to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI when required by law.
We must follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.
2. HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PHI
We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage health-related services.
Payment: To obtain payment for services provided.
Health Care Operations: For quality assessment, compliance, licensing, auditing, and business management activities.
As Required by Law: When federal, state, or local law requires disclosure.
Public Health and Safety: To prevent or control disease, report abuse or neglect, or respond to public health authorities.
Legal Proceedings: In response to a court order, subpoena, or lawful process.
Law Enforcement: When required by law or to report certain types of injuries or threats.
Business Associates: To contractors who perform services on our behalf under a written agreement requiring HIPAA compliance.
3. USES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION
Other uses and disclosures of PHI not described in this Notice will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent action has already been taken in reliance on it.
4. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PHI
You have the right to:
• Access and obtain a copy of your PHI, subject to certain limitations.
• Request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your PHI.
• Request confidential communications by alternative means or locations.
• Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI.
• Obtain a paper copy of this Notice upon request.
5. OUR RIGHT TO CHANGE THIS NOTICE
We reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. The revised Notice will be posted on our website and available upon request.
6. COMPLAINTS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
7. CONTACT INFORMATION
Over the Horizon Veteran Medical Consulting
Email: info@overthehorizonvmc.com