HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)

Your health information is considered confidential at Elaine Gordon Wellness. There are only a few scenarios in which your information may be disclosed without your permission. These scenarios are discussed in the newest version of the Notice of Privacy Practices, effective September 23rd, 2013. You may ask for a copy of these privacy practices at any time.  

A link to the government issued notice, as well as the adapted Elaine Gordon Wellness form are provided for you below. Our practice encourages you to ask any questions that you may have about your rights and our responsibilities regarding the security and privacy of your health information.

Click here for our Notice of Privacy Practices

Click here for Health Information Privacy from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

No Surprises Act

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate”explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.