Notice of Privacy

    Your Privacy Matters to Us – Broward Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (BHSC)

    • Legal Obligation: We are required by law to keep your Protected Health Information (PHI) private. This includes details like your name, address, phone number, and other identifying information.
    • Purposeful Use of PHI:
      • We collect and share your PHI only for specific, lawful purposes.
      • Your consent is required before any sharing occurs, unless mandated by law.
    • Confidential Communication:
      • Our staff will not discuss your personal information with relatives or household members without your explicit permission.
    • Consent Before Sharing:
      • You will be informed and asked to consent before your PHI is shared with outside parties.
      • The purpose of sharing may include helping you access healthcare, treatment, or support programs.
    • Medicaid Recipients:
      • If you receive Medicaid, we will share only the necessary PHI with Medicaid to process payment for services provided.
    • Relevance and Accuracy:
      • Any shared information must be relevant to its intended use.
      • We strive to keep your PHI accurate, complete, and up to date.
    • Security Measures:
      • We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
      • Our staff receives annual training on privacy protection and data security.
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