Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice explains how The Mugford Center may use and disclose your protected health information, and how you can access this information.
The Mugford Center is required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information and to provide this notice outlining our legal duties and privacy practices. Protected health information may include information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future health, treatment, or related healthcare services.
How We May Use Your Information
We may use or disclose your protected health information to:
- Provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care and treatment
- Communicate with other healthcare providers involved in your care
- Process payment, insurance, and billing information
- Support the operation of the practice
- Contact you about appointments or information related to your care
- Comply with legal requirements
Where required, we may also share information with service providers who support the operation of the practice. These providers must protect your information and only use it as permitted by law.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your protected health information. These may include the right to:
- Inspect and request a copy of your health records
- Ask us to correct information you believe is incorrect or incomplete
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
- Request confidential communication by alternative means or at an alternative location
- Request a list of certain disclosures of your information
- Receive a copy of this notice
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Written Authorization
Uses and disclosures of your protected health information that are not described in this notice will only be made with your written authorization, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.
If you give written authorization, you may revoke it in writing at any time, except where action has already been taken based on that authorization.
Changes to This Notice
The Mugford Center may update this notice from time to time. The current version will be available on our website and upon request.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or your privacy rights, please contact the practice directly.
The Mugford Center
1660 Village Green
Crofton, MD 21114-2033
Phone: (410) 721-7801
