This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Texas Medical Management (TMM), including its bundled surgical care program TMM Surgery, is committed to protecting your confidential health information. We create and maintain records related to the coordination of services provided to you and are committed to protecting that information.
We are required by law to:
This notice describes the privacy practices of Texas Medical Management and TMM Surgery. These practices apply to the coordination, administrative, and support services we provide in connection with surgical care.
TMM works with independent healthcare providers, facilities, and partners involved in your care. Those providers may have their own privacy practices regarding the medical services they deliver.
TMM uses and discloses health information as necessary to support coordination, administrative functions, and business operations related to surgical care.
We do not list every permitted use, but all uses fall into the following categories:
We may use and disclose your information to coordinate services with physicians, surgeons, facilities, and other providers involved in your care.
For example:
Your information may be shared electronically as part of these coordination activities.
We may use and disclose your information to support payment-related activities associated with surgical services, including coordination with payers, employers, and plan administrators.
We may use your information to support our internal operations, including:
We may also work with business associates, consultants, or auditors who assist in these activities.
We may disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law, including:
You have the right to:
If you authorize us to disclose your information, you may revoke that authorization in writing at any time.
TMM will review all written requests. If we are unable to fulfill a request due to legal requirements, we will notify you in writing.
TMM maintains records for the period required by applicable law. Information about retention policies is available upon request.
We may update this notice at any time. Updates may apply to information we already have, as well as information we receive in the future.
The current version of this notice will be made available upon request and on our website.
We are required by law to protect your health information and follow the terms of this notice.
If a breach of your information occurs, we will notify you as required by law.
Except as described in this notice or permitted by law, we will not use or disclose your information without your authorization.
Independent providers and partners involved in your care are also required to protect your information.
If you have questions or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:
Texas Medical Management
Attn: Privacy Officer
1001 S Mays St #205
Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone: (512) 275-6471
Email: privacy@texasmedicalmanagement.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
1301 Young Street, Suite 1169
Dallas, Texas 75202
Phone: (214) 767-4056
Filing a complaint will not affect the services you receive.