HIPAA Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Mercy & Truth Healthcare Ministry is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients’ health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Information Protection

All personal health information (PHI) collected during the course of care is kept confidential and secure. This includes medical records, treatment plans, and any other health-related information. Staff are trained to handle PHI responsibly and access is restricted to those directly involved in patient care or administrative functions required for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

Patient Rights

Patients have the right to:

  • Review and request a copy of their medical records

  • Request corrections to their health information

  • Receive an account of disclosures of their PHI

  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of their PHI

  • Request confidential communications

Use and Disclosure of PHI

PHI may be used or disclosed for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. Any other uses require written authorization from the patient, except as required by law.

Safeguards

Mercy & Truth implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about this policy or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:

Privacy Officer

Mercy & Truth Healthcare Ministry

721 N. 31st Street, Kansas City, KS 66102

Phone: 913-621-0074

Email: privacy@mercyandtruth.com

You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights.