Notice of Privacy Practices
Last Modified April 23, 2024
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND
DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT
CAREFULLY.
This Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) applies to Inocras Inc. and its affiliates (collectively referred to
as “Inocras,” “our,” “us,” or “we” in this Notice). Inocras collects and uses protected health information
("PHI") about you, which is essential for conducting the laboratory testing services ("Services").
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI, to notify you of our legal duties and privacy
practices with respect to your health information, and to notify affected individuals following a breach of
unsecured health information. This Notice summarizes our duties and your rights concerning your
information. Our duties and your rights are set forth more fully in 45 CFR Part 164. We are required to
abide by the terms of our Notice that is currently in effect.
If you have any questions about anything in this Notice, please contact our privacy officer at inquiry@
inocras.com.
Your Rights
You have the following rights concerning your PHI. To exercise any of these rights, you must
submit a written request to the privacy officer identified at the end of this Notice.
1. Limitation of PHI Use or Sharing: You may request additional restrictions on the use or disclosure of
information for treatment, payment or healthcare operations. We are not required to agree to the
requested restriction except in the limited situation in which you or someone on your behalf pays for an
item or service, and you request that information concerning such item or service not be disclosed to a
health insurer.
2. Confidential Communication: You can ask us to contact you using specific and confidential means,
such as your home or office phone, or to send mail to a different address. This request must be in writing,
and we will reasonably fulfill it. However, we may need to verify your identity before implementing the
requested contact method or address.
3. Inspection and Copy of PHI: You have the right to obtain an electronic or paper copy of your PHI. We
may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee for providing these copies. There might be certain cases where
access to specific information could be denied, e.g., if we determine that disclosure may result in harm to
you or others.
4. Correction of PHI: If you believe that your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that we
correct it by submitting such a request in writing. We will consider your request; however, we may deny
your request for certain reasons, e.g., if we did not create the record or if we determine that the record is
accurate and complete.
5. Accounting of PHI Disclosures: You may receive an accounting of certain disclosures we have made
of your PHI. You may receive the first accounting within a 12-month period free of charge. We may
charge a reasonable cost-based fee for all subsequent requests during that 12-month period.
6. Paper Copy of Notice: You can request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have
previously agreed to receive it electronically.
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For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact our privacy officer using the provided contact
information at the end of this notice.
Our Uses and Disclosures
1. Uses and Disclosures We May Make Without Written Authorization. We may use or disclose your
health information for certain purposes without your written authorization, including the following:
Treatment. We may use or disclose your information for purposes of treating you. For example, we
may disclose your information to another health care provider so they may treat you; to provide
appointment reminders; or to provide information about treatment alternatives or services we offer.
Payment. We may use or disclose your information to obtain payment for services provided to you.
For example, we may disclose information to your health insurance company or other payer to obtain
pre-authorization or payment for treatment.
Healthcare Operations. We may use or disclose your information for certain activities that are
necessary to operate our practice and ensure that our patients receive quality care. For example, we
may use information to train or review the performance of our staff or make decisions affecting the
practice.
Other Uses or Disclosures. We may also use or disclose your information for certain other purposes
allowed by 45 CFR § 164.512 or other applicable laws and regulations, including the following:
– To avoid a serious threat to your health or safety or the health or safety of others.
– As required by state or federal law such as reporting abuse, neglect or certain other events.
– As allowed by workers compensation laws for use in workers compensation proceedings.
– For certain public health activities such as reporting certain diseases.
– For certain public health oversight activities such as audits, investigations, or licensure actions.
– In response to a court order, warrant or subpoena in judicial or administrative proceedings.
– For certain specialized government functions such as the military or correctional institutions.
– For research purposes if certain conditions are satisfied.
– In response to certain requests by law enforcement to locate a fugitive, victim or witness, or to
report deaths or certain crimes.
– To coroners, funeral directors, or organ procurement organizations as necessary to allow them
to carry out their duties.
2. Disclosures We May Make Unless You Object. Unless you instruct us otherwise, we may disclose
your information as described below.
– To a member of your family, friend, or other person who is involved in your healthcare or
payment for your healthcare. We will limit the disclosure to the information relevant to that
person’s involvement in your healthcare or payment.
– To maintain our facility directory. If a person asks for you by name, we will only disclose your
name, general condition, and location in our facility. We may also disclose your religious
affiliation to the clergy.
– To contact you to raise funds for our facility. You may opt out of receiving such communications
at any time by notifying the privacy officer identified below.
3. Uses and Disclosures with Your Written Authorization. Other uses and disclosures not described
in this Notice will generally be made only with your written authorization, including most uses or
disclosures of psychotherapy notes; for most marketing purposes; or if we seek permission to sell your
information. You may revoke your authorization by submitting a written notice to the Privacy Contact
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identified below. The revocation will not be effective to the extent we have already taken action in
reliance on the authorization.
Additionally, some states may impose further restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of health
information. For instance, restrictions might apply to categories like HIV/AIDS treatment, mental health
conditions, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse treatment. State government health benefit
programs may also have limitations on beneficiary information disclosure for non-program-related
purposes. Moreover, specific state laws may safeguard the privacy of your genetic information.
Changes to This Notice
We retain the right to modify the terms of this Notice periodically, and any changes will be applicable to all
PHI we hold. The latest version of this Notice is available on our website and upon request. It is your
responsibility to periodically review the latest version of our Notice for updates.
Reporting a Problem
If you suspect that your privacy rights have been violated, you have the option to file a complaint directly
with us (by notifying our privacy officer) or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human
Services through the Office for Civil Rights. All complaints must be in writing. We will not retaliate against
you in any way for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
For any inquiries, comments, or complaints regarding this Notice, your rights and PHI, our use and
disclosure practices, or your authorization choices, you can reach us by:
Name: Juliana Escobar
Email: inquiry@inocras.com
Mail: 6330 Nancy Ridge Drive Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858)-665-2120