Privacy Policy

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Green Country Surgical Arts
11911 S Oxford Ave
Tulsa, OK 74137
Phone: (918) 600-0026
Email: info@greencountrysurgicalarts.com

Effective Date: June 2026

YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION RIGHTS

Federal law gives you certain rights regarding your protected health information (PHI). You have the right to:

  • Request access to your medical records.
  • Obtain a copy of your health information in paper or electronic format.
  • Request corrections to your medical records if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Request confidential communications, such as contacting you at a specific phone number or mailing address.
  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your health information.
  • Receive a list of certain disclosures of your health information.
  • Obtain a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices upon request.

Requests must be submitted in writing. We may deny certain requests as permitted by law and will provide a written explanation if we do so.

HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

Green Country Surgical Arts may use and disclose your health information without your written authorization for the following purposes:

Treatment

We may use and share your health information with physicians, nurses, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers involved in your care.

Payment

We may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment for services provided, including billing insurance companies and processing claims.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your information to operate our practice, improve patient care, conduct quality assessments, train staff, and perform administrative functions.

Appointment Reminders and Health Information

We may contact you regarding appointments, treatment alternatives, follow-up care, or other health-related benefits and services.

Individuals Involved in Your Care

Unless you object, we may share relevant information with family members, caregivers, or others involved in your care or payment for your care.

OTHER PERMITTED OR REQUIRED DISCLOSURES

We may disclose your health information when required or permitted by law, including:

  • Public health activities
  • Reporting abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
  • Health oversight activities
  • Judicial and administrative proceedings
  • Law enforcement purposes
  • Organ and tissue donation
  • Medical examiners and funeral directors
  • Workers' compensation claims
  • National security and military activities
  • To prevent a serious threat to health or safety

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Green Country Surgical Arts may communicate with you by phone, email, text message, patient portal, or other electronic means. While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, electronic communications may not always be secure. By providing your contact information, you authorize us to communicate with you regarding your care, appointments, billing, and related healthcare matters.

BREACH NOTIFICATION

If a breach of your unsecured protected health information occurs, we will notify you as required by federal and state law.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
  • Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
  • Follow the privacy practices described in this notice.
  • Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information.

We will not use or disclose your health information for purposes not described in this notice without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law.

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

We reserve the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any revised notice will apply to all health information we maintain and will be available at our office and upon request.

QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS

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

Privacy Officer
Green Country Surgical Arts
11911 S Oxford Ave
Tulsa, OK 74137
Phone: (918) 600-0026
Email: info@greencountrysurgicalarts.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not affect your care or result in retaliation.