Goshen Healthcare Services - Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 17, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to G.H. Healthcare Services (Doing Business As Goshen Healthcare Services). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal health information (PHI) when you interact with our website and healthcare services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Information We Collect
Personal Health Information (PHI)
When you use our website and become a client, we may collect:
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Medical history and diagnoses
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Treatment and healthcare payment information
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Medication lists and allergies
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Laboratory and test results
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Physical examination findings
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Mental health information
Demographic Information
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Name, address, phone number, email
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Date of birth and age
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Emergency contact information
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Insurance information and policy numbers
Website Usage Data
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IP address and browser information
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Pages visited and time spent on our site
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Device information
How We Use Your Information
Treatment
We use your PHI to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare services, including coordinating care with other healthcare providers and referring you to specialists.
Payment
We use your PHI to bill and collect payment for services, including determining insurance eligibility, billing insurance companies, and creating claims.
Healthcare Operations
We use your PHI for quality assessment, staff training, business planning, and other administrative activities essential to running our healthcare practice.
Information Sharing
Without Authorization
We may disclose your PHI without your authorization for:
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Treatment purposes with other healthcare providers
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Payment purposes with insurance companies and payers
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As required by law (subpoenas, court orders)
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For public health activities and oversight
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To avert serious threats to health or safety
With Authorization
We will not disclose your PHI for other purposes without your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and obtain copies of your PHI
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Request amendments to incorrect information
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Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
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Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
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Request confidential communications
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Receive a paper copy of this notice
Security Practices
We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI, including:
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Employee training on HIPAA compliance
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Secure facilities and equipment
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Data encryption for PHI at rest and in transit
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Regular risk assessments and audits
Business Associates
We use third-party vendors (business associates) who perform services for us and may have access to your PHI. All business associates must comply with HIPAA requirements and protect your information.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
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G.H. Healthcare Services Privacy Officer
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to change our privacy practices. Material changes will be posted on our website, and the revised notice will be effective for all PHI we maintain.
Contact Information
G.H. Healthcare Services
Doing Business As: Goshen Healthcare Services
Privacy Officer: Charity Russell
Website: ghservicesmd.com
Phone:
This privacy policy complies with HIPAA requirements and is designed for website display. For the complete privacy policy with detailed provisions, please contact our office.