Notice of Privacy Practices and Patient’s Rights
What is HIPAA?
The Federal law that protects the confidentiality of your health information is called the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA). According to law, your “protected health information” is any information about you that
can identify you. This includes your health records, name, telephone number, and address; and dates such as your birth
date, start of treatment and appointments. And so, in compliance with HIPAA, Abundant-Chi Community Acupuncture Center
protects how your health information can be used in the clinic as well as via correspondence to you by phone, fax, mail
and email. In essence, your health information will not be shared with anyone without your written consent unless
required by state of federal law.
How Your Health Information May Be Used
This clinic will use and communicate your health information only for the purposes of: providing the best possible care
during treatment, obtaining payment, conducting the clinic, and complying with Minnesota and Federal regulations.
Your health information will not be used for other purposes unless you the patient (or your legal guardian) have been
asked for and have voluntarily given written permission.
To Obtain Insurance Reimbursement
Your health information may be included with an invoice to help you collect payment for treatment from your health
provider, if you have requested such an invoice.
To Conduct Clinic Operations
Your health information may be disclosed during audits by government appointed agencies as part of their quality
assurance, compliance reviews and licensing procedures.
Patient Reminders
Because Abundant-Chi believes regular care is very important to your health, you may be reminded of a scheduled
appointment, or that it is time for you to contact us to make an appointment. Additionally, the clinic may contact you to
follow-up on your care and inform you of treatment options or services that may be of interest to you or your family.
These communications may include: postcards, letters, telephone correspondences and messages, or electronic reminders
such as emails (unless you state that you do not want to receive these reminders.)
Abuse, Violence or Neglect
This clinic will notify government authorities if the patient or the patient’s family is a victim of abuse, neglect or domestic
violence. This disclosure will only be made: if the clinic is compelled by ethical judgment, when required or authorized by
law, or with the patient’s agreement.
Public Health and National Security
This clinic may be required to disclose to government officials a patient’s health information if necessary to complete an
investigation related to public health and safety or national security.
Abundant-Chi Community Acupuncture Center/Deah Kinion, L. Ac.
604 – 2nd St. SW., Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 990-3299