HIPAA Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 16 / January / 2026
HIPAA Privacy Policy
At ER of Mesquite, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your protected health information (“PHI”).
This Notice of Privacy Practices outlines how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, as well as how you can obtain access to this information, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Committed to Safeguard Protected Health Information
ER of Mesquite is required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your protected health information
- Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
- Comply with the terms of this notice currently in effect
We reserve the right to revise this notice and make the revised notice effective for all PHI we maintain. Updated notices will be made available upon request and posted on our website.
Permitted Uses and Disclosures of Health Information
ER of Mesquite may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:
To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services among healthcare providers involved in your care.
To obtain payment for services rendered, including billing, claims management, and eligibility determinations.
For operational purposes such as quality assessment, performance improvement, credentialing, staff training, compliance activities, and general administrative functions.
To comply with federal, state, or local legal requirements, court orders, subpoenas, or other lawful processes.
To prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety, as permitted or required by law.
Your Rights Regarding Health Information
You have the following rights with respect to your protected health information:
To inspect or obtain copies of your medical records, subject to certain legal limitations.
To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
To request limitations on certain uses or disclosures of your information.
To request communications by alternative means or at alternative locations.
To receive a list of certain disclosures made by the ER of Mesquite.
To receive a paper or electronic copy upon request.
Safeguards to Protect Health Information
ER of Mesquite implements appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your protected health information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Complaints and Contact Information
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint without fear of retaliation.
ER of Mesquite
Privacy Officer
Address: 1080 E Cartwright Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149, United States
Phone: +1 469-649-1007
Email: info@erofmesquitetx.com
Office for Civil Rights
Phone: 1-877-696-6775
Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.
