Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 7, 2023
1. Introduction
Welcome to Open MRI of Augusta. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you access our medical imaging services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- We may collect personal information, such as your name, contact information (address, phone number, email address), and insurance details.
Health Information
- We collect medical and health-related information, including diagnostic images, medical history, and any other information relevant to your medical imaging services.
Device Information
- When you use our website or mobile applications, we may collect information about the device and software you use, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
Provide Medical Imaging Services
- We use your personal and health information to provide you with medical imaging services, including capturing, storing, and sharing diagnostic images with authorized healthcare providers.
Communication
- We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding appointments, test results, and other relevant information related to your medical imaging services.
Quality Improvement
- We use data collected to monitor and improve the quality and efficiency of our services, ensuring the best possible care for our patients.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- We may use your information to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as reporting to health authorities and insurance companies.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:
Healthcare Providers
- We may share your health information with authorized healthcare providers involved in your treatment or care.
Third-Party Service Providers
- We may engage third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, and they may have access to your information to the extent necessary for their services.
Legal Obligations
- We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or other legal process.
Your Consent
- We will only disclose your information with your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Our staff is trained to handle your information with the utmost care and respect for privacy.
6. Retention of Information
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
7. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your information, including the right to access, correct, and delete your data. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your information, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.
8. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. The most recent version of this policy will be available on our website.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Monroeville Imaging Center
665 Rodi Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Facility: 412-241-7380
Please note that by using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.