Notices of Privacy Practices
The Notices of Privacy Practices describe how Cottonwood Family Medicine safeguards your Protected Health Information and your rights regarding that information.
HIPAA Privacy Practices
Patient Access
You have the right to inspect and copy your historical health records. Cottonwood Family Medicine ensures these essential documents are available for your personal review upon formal written request to our office.
Data Protection
We utilize advanced encryption and restricted access controls to shield your sensitive information. Our commitment is to manage your clinical data with highest integrity and ensure compliance with federal standards.
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to revise these privacy practices to reflect changes in legal mandates or clinic operations. Revised notices will be posted promptly at our facility and integrated into our digital systems accordingly.
Patient Rights & Medical Records
To request that your Protected Health Information be released to another party, or to obtain a copy yourself, please complete a Medical Release Authorization Form.
Request Through Breeze
If you have a Breeze patient portal, you can request your medical records for free online. Your records will be available for download or pick up within 30 days.
In-Person or Phone
You may also request records directly at our office or via telephone during business hours.
Corrections to Your Medical Records
To request a correction (amendment) to your Protected Health Information (medical records), please complete and email an Amendment Authorization Form. Your provider cannot consider any changes to your medical record until you complete this form. Submission of this form does not guarantee that your record will be changed as requested.
Privacy Officer
For questions about our privacy practices or your rights regarding your medical records, please reach out directly.
Direct Line
Phone: (505) 207-9044
Fax: (505) 312-7697