Use and release of your health information

The sections below describe the ways Priority Health uses and releases your health information. Your health information is not shared with anyone who does not have a "need to know" to perform one of the tasks below.

Treatment

We may use your health information or disclose it to third parties to coordinate and oversee your medical care. For example, we may use your health information to help you find a doctor or a hospital that can treat your specific health needs.

Payment

We may use your health information or disclose it to third parties to pay for your medical care. For example, we may use your health information when we receive a claim for payment. Your claim tells us what services you received and may include a diagnosis. We may also disclose this information to another insurer if you are covered under more than one health plan.

Health care operations

Priority Health may use your health information and disclose it to third parties in order to assist in Priority Health's everyday work activities such as looking at the quality of your care, carrying out utilization review, confirming benefit eligibility, employee training and review process, monitoring and auditing activities, and Priority Health's business management and general administrative duties. For example, your health information may be released to members of Priority Health's staff to review the quality of care and outcomes. Your health information may also be released to doctors or doctor groups involved in your care to improve patient care.

 
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