Conquest Medicaid Services is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of personal and health-related information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable U.S. privacy regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal and health information related to our services.
Personal and Health Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Patient Health Information (PHI): This includes medical history, examination results, treatment plans, and other clinical data necessary for the delivery of our Conquest Medicaid services.
Personal Information: Name, contact details, insurance information, and other identifying data.
Website Data: If you visit our website, we may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies or analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To perform and document Conquest Medicaid exams and provide related medical services.
To communicate with patients, family members, care providers, and nursing home staff as required.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
To improve our service delivery, business operations, and website functionality.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information:
With authorized healthcare providers and facility staff directly involved in the patient’s care.
With business associates (e.g., billing or IT services) under HIPAA-compliant agreements.
When required by law, such as for public health reporting or in response to legal proceedings.
Data Security
We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures comply with HIPAA standards and best practices in the healthcare industry.
Patient Rights Under HIPAA
Patients have the following rights regarding their protected health information:
Right to Access: Request access to your medical records or receive a copy.
Right to Amend: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete health information.
Right to Restrict: Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your information.
Right to Confidential Communications: Request that we communicate with you in a specific way.
Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Retention of Data
We retain personal and health data for as long as necessary to provide services and as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely disposed of in compliance with HIPAA.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices, regulations, or technology. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date noted.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: info@conquestmedicaid.com or 845-459-9788
