At Geist Pharmacy, we are required by law to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of your personal health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws. This policy outlines how we handle PHI, medical records, and your rights as a patient.

1. Collection and Use of Personal Health Information (PHI)

We collect and maintain PHI as part of providing pharmacy services, including prescription fulfillment, medication management, and consultation. The information we collect may include your name, address, contact information, medication history, and health conditions. This information is used to ensure accurate medication dispensing, improve care, and communicate with you about your prescriptions.

2. Protection of Personal Health Information

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use secure technology, encryption, and strict internal controls to ensure the confidentiality of your health information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your PHI with other healthcare providers, insurance companies, or third-party service providers when necessary to fulfill our obligations or to support your healthcare needs, but only in accordance with HIPAA regulations. We do not sell or use your PHI for marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Patient Rights

Under HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your PHI:

• The right to access and request copies of your medical records.
• The right to request corrections to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate.
• The right to request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI.
• The right to request an accounting of disclosures of your PHI.

5. Security of Online Interactions

If you communicate with us via email or our online portal, we use secure channels to protect your information. However, please be aware that no method of electronic communication is entirely risk-free.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your PHI or your rights under HIPAA, please contact us at Geist Pharmacy.