NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: June 10, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
RM Island Pharmacy is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This Notice describes how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information ("PHI"), your rights regarding your PHI, and our legal obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information.
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Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
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Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect.
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Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Treatment
We may use and disclose your PHI to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
Examples include:
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Filling prescriptions
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Contacting prescribers regarding medication questions
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Coordinating care with physicians and healthcare providers
Payment
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for healthcare services and products provided to you.
Examples include:
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Billing insurance companies
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Processing prescription claims
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Determining eligibility for benefits
Healthcare Operations
We may use and disclose your PHI for pharmacy operations necessary to run our business and improve patient care.
Examples include:
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Quality improvement activities
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Employee training
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Audits and compliance reviews
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Licensing and accreditation activities
Appointment and Refill Reminders
We may contact you regarding:
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Prescription refill reminders
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Medication adherence programs
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Health-related benefits or services that may be of interest to you
Individuals Involved in Your Care
Unless you object, we may share relevant information with family members, caregivers, or other persons involved in your care or payment for your care.
Required by Law
We may disclose your PHI when required by federal, state, or local law.
Public Health Activities
We may disclose information for public health purposes, including:
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Reporting adverse drug reactions
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Disease prevention and control activities
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FDA reporting requirements
Health Oversight Activities
We may disclose PHI to agencies authorized to oversee healthcare systems, government benefit programs, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Law Enforcement and Legal Proceedings
We may disclose PHI when required by court orders, subpoenas, warrants, or other lawful processes.
Research
Under limited circumstances and in accordance with applicable laws, PHI may be disclosed for approved research purposes.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes not otherwise described in this Notice.
Examples may include:
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Marketing communications not permitted under HIPAA
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Certain disclosures involving psychotherapy notes
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Sale of Protected Health Information
You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing, except where we have already relied on it.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
Access Your Records
Request copies of your health and pharmacy records.
Request Corrections
Ask us to correct information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Request Restrictions
Request limitations on how we use or disclose your PHI.
Request Confidential Communications
Ask us to contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.
Receive an Accounting of Disclosures
Request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.
Obtain a Paper Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
Filing a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice and make revised provisions effective for all Protected Health Information we maintain. Updated versions will be posted on our website and made available upon request.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
RM Island Pharmacy
Website: https://rmislandpharmacy.com
Email: customerservice@
Phone: (728) 336-2800
Address:
1841 Coney Island Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11230
You may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights