If Texas Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates, P.A. (TCSA) obtains or creates information about your health, TCSA is required by law to protect the privacy of your information, including information which may be stored or transmitted electronically. Protected health information (PHI) includes any information that relates to your past, present or future physical condition, health care provided to you, and past, present or future payment for your health care. TCSA may not disclose your PHI electronically without your authorization unless allowed by law. For example, TCSA may share your PHI through approved, secure electronic methods for the purpose of treatment, payment for health care services, or health care operations such as case management or care coordination. For a complete list of reasons that TCSA is allowed by law to share your PHI, please refer to the TCSA Privacy Notice.

If you believe that TCSA has violated the obligations described in this notice, you have the right to file a complaint with the TCSA Privacy Officer by mail at:

221 W. Colorado,
Suite 825,
Dallas, Texas 75208.