Privacy Practices

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: April 2003 | Revised: March 2025

 

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.

OUR PLEDGE REGARDING MEDICAL INFORMATION

At Pridelines, we understand that your medical information is personal, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. We create a record of the care and services you receive at Pridelines to provide you with quality care and to comply with legal requirements. This Notice of Privacy Practices applies to all records of your care created or maintained by Pridelines.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER HIPAA

Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. ("Pridelines") is committed to protecting your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We are required to:

• Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Provide you with this notice outlining our privacy practices.

• Follow the terms of this notice until revised.

HOW WE MAY USE & DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

We may use and share your health information in the following ways:

• Treatment: Sharing information with healthcare providers involved in your care.

• Healthcare Operations: Internal quality improvement, training, and compliance.

• Required by Law: We will share your information when required by federal, state, or local law.

• Public Health and Safety: Disclosure for disease prevention, medication safety, and other public health purposes.

• Patient Record Sharing: Coordination with other healthcare providers and organizations involved in your care.

• Authorization to Download Medication History: By receiving care at Pridelines, you grant us permission to access and download your medication history from external prescription databases. This ensures safe and appropriate treatment. If you wish to opt out, please notify our staff in writing.

• Release of Billing Information: You authorize Pridelines to release necessary medical and billing information to your insurance provider or third-party payers for claims processing, pre-authorization, and reimbursement.

• Assignment of Benefits: By receiving care at Pridelines, you assign payment of medical benefits directly to Pridelines for services provided. You are responsible for any charges not covered by your insurance.

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

You have the right to:

• Access, review, and request corrections to your PHI.

• Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI.

• Receive confidential communications at alternative locations.

• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

We reserve the right to change this notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all health information we maintain. The current notice will be posted at our facilities and on our website.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information or to request a copy of the full Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact: Pridelines
Phone: 305-571-9601
Address: 5525 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127 | 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Email: health@pridelines.org
Website: pridelines.org

If you would like a full copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices, please request one at the front desk.