Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: September 12th, 2025
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Illiana Medical Partners is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information. This Notice applies to all records of your care created or received by our clinic.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use or disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) for the following purposes:
Treatment – To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare, such as sharing information with referring physicians or specialists involved in your care.
Payment – To bill and collect payment for the services we provide, including sharing information with insurance companies.
Healthcare Operations – For internal operations such as quality assessment, training, licensing, and accreditation.
As Required by Law – When disclosure is mandated by federal, state, or local law.
Public Health and Safety – For reporting communicable diseases, preventing serious threats, or complying with oversight agencies.
Other Permitted Uses – Such as appointment reminders, health-related benefits, or contacting you about treatment alternatives.
Any other uses or disclosures of your information will require your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.
Your Rights Regarding Health Information
You have the right to:
Inspect and Copy your medical records.
Request an Amendment to correct incomplete or inaccurate information.
Receive an Accounting of Disclosures that we have made of your PHI.
Request Restrictions on how your information is used or shared (though we are not always required to agree).
Request Confidential Communications in a specific way (for example, by mail instead of phone).
Obtain a Paper Copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically.
Our Duties
Illiana Medical Partners is required by law to:
Maintain the privacy of your PHI.
Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
Abide by the terms of the Notice currently in effect.
Notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Changes will apply to all PHI we maintain, including information received before the change. The updated Notice will be posted on our website and available at our office.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Illiana Medical Partners – 9339 Calumet Ave, Suite A, Munster, IN 46321
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Illiana Medical Partners
Phone: 224-501-2353
Email: [email protected]