: At Southern Internal Medicine Clinic, we are committed to protecting your personal health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This notice explains how we may use and disclose your health information for purposes such as treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. We may share your information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, with your insurance provider for billing, and with trusted third parties who assist in operating our clinic, all while maintaining strict confidentiality. We may also disclose information when required by law, such as for public health purposes, legal matters, or oversight by regulatory agencies. You have the right to access and request a copy of your medical records, ask for corrections, request confidential communications, limit certain disclosures, and file a complaint without fear of retaliation. We are required by law to protect your information, notify you in the event of a data breach, and follow the terms of this notice. We may update this policy, and the current version will always be available on our website and in our office. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at Southern Internal Medicine Clinic, 2020 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA 70438, or call us at 985-322-2073.