Privacy policy

HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

As required by the Privacy Regulations Promulgated Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Robinson Drug & Compounding Center
Mendham, New Jersey

Introduction

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please read carefully.

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

“Protected health information” (PHI) refers to information about you, including demographic data, that may identify you and relates to your:

• Past, present, or future physical or mental health condition
• The provision of healthcare services
• Payment for healthcare services

Uses and Disclosures of PHI

1. Treatment

We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and related services.
Example: Sharing your PHI with a physician or home health agency to ensure continuity of care.

2. Payment

Your PHI may be used to obtain payment for healthcare services.
Example: Sharing information with an insurance provider to secure approval for coverage.

3. Healthcare Operations

We may use or disclose your PHI to support the business activities of our organization, including:

• Quality assessment
• Employee reviews
• Accreditation processes
• Business operations

Example: Providing PHI to accrediting agencies during an inspection.

Disclosures Without Your Authorization

We may use or disclose your PHI without authorization when required by law, including:

• Public health issues
• Communicable diseases
• Health oversight activities
• Abuse or neglect cases
• FDA requirements
• Legal proceedings
• Law enforcement purposes
• Criminal activity investigations
• Military, national security, and workers’ compensation requirements

Your Rights Regarding PHI

You have the right to:

• Inspect and copy your PHI (with some exceptions, e.g., psychotherapy notes)
• Request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed
• Request confidential communications via alternative means/locations
• Obtain a paper copy of this notice
• Request amendments to your PHI
• Receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI

Complaints

You may file a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Effective Date

This notice was published and becomes effective on or before April 14, 2003.

Additional Privacy Policy for Website Users

In addition to HIPAA regulations, our website may collect and process personal data.

1. Collection and Use of Personal Data

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data (Name, Email, Phone): Provided voluntarily when filling out contact forms.
• Automatically Collected Data (IP address, browser type, device, visit time): Used to improve the functionality of the website.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is used for:

• Providing services and processing inquiries
• Improving website functionality and security
• Communicating with you (responding to requests)
• Analyzing user behavior to optimize content

3. Data Protection and Storage

We take all necessary measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Your data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

4. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

• Compliance with legal requirements
• Providing services through partner platforms (payment systems, delivery services)
• Your explicit consent