The 4th Annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon is April 26-28, 2012. The race weekend includes a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10k, 5k and a youth run.
1st Annual Runners' Symposium
The Christie Foundation will host its 1st Annual Runners' Symposium at Christie on Windsor on February 18. Presetnations will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is open to the public and aimed at current and hopeful runners, especially those planning or wanting to participate in the upcoming Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on April 27-28, 2012. Registration for the symposium is online at www.christie-foundation.org or download a flyer for more information.
Health and Fitness Expo
Marathon & Beyond and Body n’ Sole present the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, sponsored by Great Harvest Bread Company, on Thursday, April 26, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The expo will take place at the University of Illinois Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) and feature national and local vendors, as well as national organizations and prominent running events. Most importantly, the expo is where you pick up your packet. C-U there!
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Physician Opportunities
Christie Clinic is actively recruiting highly skilled physicians. For more information on joining the Christie Clinic team and a complete list of practice opportunities, click here.
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Publications and Events for Physicians
Throughout the year, the Christie Clinic team produces Connecting CARE, a publication for referring physicians filled with quick bits of valuable information on new services, new specialists, upcoming educational events and other important information.
Use the sign-up form on the left to start receiving Connecting CARE.
Upcoming Events
Runner's Symposium, February 18, 2012
In Recognition of Heart Month..., February 24, 6 p.m., Champaign Country Club, 337-3737
- Sexual Dysfunction and Heart Disease, Dr. Thopiah
- Wine and Heart Health, Dr. Kocheril
Electrophysiology Symposium, Friday, April 20, 2012
Connecting CARE Archives
Physician Referral Directory
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Find a Specialist
As one of the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty group practices in Illinois, Christie Clinic’s medical practice includes 35 specialties and more than 60 specialists. Learn more about our specialists in whichever format is most convenient for you, including:
- Call the Connecting CARE line at 855.360.CARE (2273).
- View Christie Clinic physicians online by specialty
- Download our most current Physician Referral Directory here.
- Request a hard copy Directory for your office by contacting Jim Pound at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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If you have questions or would like to learn more about our seamless referral process, call Jim Pound, Physician Outreach Manager, at 217.366.5207 (office) or 217.714.7704 (cell).
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Making the right connection is important. At Christie Clinic, we have specialists to meet your patients’ needs and a commitment to working with you to provide your patient the best possible care as seamlessly as possible.
Referring a patient is as simple as 1, 2, 3:
1. Call Christie Clinic’s Connecting CARE line at 855.360.CARE (2273).
2. Schedule an appointment with a Christie Clinic specialist. Our staff is available to assist you weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3. Hang up the phone assured that our team will do the rest, including:
- Coordinating the requested appointment or consultation
- Confirming appointment details with your office and your patient
- Supplying any additional information needed to prepare the patient for the appointment
- Arranging a phone consultation with a Christie Clinic physician if needed
If you have a question regarding referring a patient to Christie Clinic, please call our dedicated Physician Outreach Manager Jim Pound at 217.366.5207 (office) or 217.714.7704 (cell). Reach Jim via email at JPound@ christieclinic.com.
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Meet Your Christie Clinic Medical Team
Christie Clinic has been a part of east central Illinois’ healthcare for more than 80 years and we are fully committed to building long-term relationships founded on expertise, innovation and respect for patients, staff and fellow physicians. As one of the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty group practices in Illinois, Christie Clinic’s medical practice includes more than 60 specialists, so our physicians and staff can take care of virtually every referral you have with a specialist who will provide the best treatment.
Whether you have an immediate need to refer a patient or are looking to build a relationship before the need arises, Christie Clinic is here for you. Jim Pound, our Physician Outreach Manager, at 217.366.5207 (office) or 217.714.7704 (cell) is always available.
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Get more involved in your personal health care from the comfort of your home with IC-MyHealthRecord®, a new service exclusive to Christie Clinic patients. IC-MyHealthRecord works with your Internet connection and Christie's IC-Chart®, our electronic medical records system. When you access IC-MyHealthRecord through the Christie Clinic Patient Portal, you can:
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Update your history
To use IC-MyHealthRecord, you'll need to register. (Don't worry; it's FREE!) Click here to download an application. Print it; read and sign the Terms and Conditions page, and bring both pages with a photo ID to any Christie Clinic location.
You'll receive a User ID by mail when the Christie Clinic Patient Portal is complete!
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Christie Clinic is a part of the Champaign-Urbana area, which adjoins a number of central Illinois cities that have grown from their rural roots to become a thriving community filled with educational, cultural, and leisure opportunities.
Champaign-Urbana, with a population of 140,000, is a beautiful area with an excellent school system, affordable housing, and family-oriented feel. Agricultural, high-tech, and manufacturing industries, along with the University of Illinois, are sources of the community's solid economic base and diverse population. It's truly a vibrant place to live and work.
For more information on the area, visit the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce at www.ccchamber.org.
Christie is an equal opportunity employer.
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General Information 217.366.1200, 888.391.0412
Human Resources 217.366.1271
Medical Records 217.366.9656
Christie at Provena Covenant 217.366.1200
Christie Clinic at C U Sleep 217.355.1684
Christie Clinic Cancer Center 217.366.5180
Christie in Danville 217.442.8611
Christie in Mahomet 217.586.6600
Christie in Rantoul 217.892.9671
Christie in Tuscola 217.253.9258
Christie in Urbana 217.344.9440
Christie on University 217.366.1200
Christie on Windsor 217.366.8000
Convenient Care 217.366.8130
Family Medicine 217.366.6104
Internal Medicine 217.366.5434
Pediatrics 217.366.1257
Christie Pharmacy:
University 217.366.1278
Windsor 217.366.1225
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Located two hours south of Chicago and two hours west of Indianapolis, Christie Clinic is a multi-specialty group practice of over 120 providers serving the nearly 400,000 residents of east central Illinois. Currently, Christie has primary care outpatient facilities in Champaign, Mahomet, Rantoul, Danville, Urbana, and Tuscola.
As a group practice, Christie offers physicians economic, marketing, and management advantages, as well as the flexibility that is vital to providing today's health care services.
Our associate physicians are the owners of Christie Clinic. They are our partners in meeting the goal of advancing our health care environment—a goal that includes expanding our clinical facilities and services. These physicians are hugely invested in providing what Christie Clinic calls "Medicine for Your Life."
To keep our professional partnership with our physicians strong, we keep our facilities fully equipped with the latest technological tools and state-of-the-art diagnostic services. In addition, Christie physicians are afforded a comprehensive benefit package, including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. We’re also deeply committed to the professional development of our physicians; many serve as clinical professors at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign.
Christie Clinic is located five minutes from the University of Illinois. We offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties, and an academic affiliation is available at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
We are now recruiting in the following areas:
- Endocrinology
- Family Medicine in Rantoul and Danville
- Hospital Medicine
- OB/GYN in Danville and Champaign
- Orthopaedics
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- General Surgery in Danville
Questions about all opportunities should be directed to:
Tiffany Jackson
Physician Recruitment Liaison
Christie Clinic
101 W. University Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820-3909
Ph.: 217-366-5374
Fax: 217-373-1145
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Christie is an equal opportunity employer.
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Whether you're just beginning your medical career or have established yourself in the field of medicine, Christie Clinic is a great place for career-driven individuals. We are a well-established, but continually growing, clinic serving the health care needs of east central Illinois. Our service area includes about 400,000 people, to whom we offer the latest in medical services and technology from staff and physicians who truly care.
To find out more about a career with Christie Clinic, click on one of the links. Christie is an equal opportunity employer.
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Christie Clinic's physicians and staff are known throughout the community for using a truly personal touch with patients. When you have a doctor who takes the time to listen and understand, it makes all the difference in the world. There are over 40 departments and 35 specialties within Christie Clinic, so our physicians and staff can take care of virtually every aspect of your family's health. And when you need a specialist, we can refer you to someone who understands your condition and will provide the best treatment possible.
Plus, we are continually investing in new technology to provide our doctors with the tools they need to best diagnose and treat our patients. In addition to medical technology for your health, we use technology that makes going to the doctor a lot less complicated. Christie Clinic doctors have your medical records on hand at all times, literally, through our electronic medical records system. This system makes your records available throughout Christie Clinic—at every location.
By keeping the best physicians and staff and staying on top of technology, we're making health care a lot easier for everyone involved.
Mission
Providing Medicine for Your Life!
Vision
Create a Healthy Community
Core Values
Integrity - We require complete honesty, sincerity, and truthfulness in everything we do.
Commitment - We make commitments that start in the heart, are tested by action and open the door for achievements. (John Maxwell)
Sustainability - We are focused on making practical and prudent decisions that assure the continued fulfillment of our mission.
Quality - We give our best effort to provide excellence in everything we undertake.
Meet Christie Clinic's Leadership Team
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Alan Gleghorn
Chief Executive OfficerAlan has more than 30 years of progressive health care experience. He started his career in the medical field as a paramedic/patient care specialist with the United States Army. After this, he served in executive leadership roles in several different health care entities. Alan joined Christie Clinic as Chief Executive Officer in 1999. At Christie, he has led a cultural transformation committed to developing strong leaders throughout the organization and initiated the clinic’s Lean journey. Alan received his MBA from the University of Illinois and is a Certified Medical Practice Executive. He also serves on the Board of Directors at Provena Covenant Medical Center.
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Kenneth Bilger
Chief Financial OfficerKenny joined Christie Clinic in June 2008. He is responsible for Christie Clinic’s financial, business, information technology, and facility operations. Kenny is also the Chairman and CEO of Community Partners Health Plans, Inc., a Champaign-based health care services company offering comprehensive PPO network solutions, third-party administration, and general agency services to providers, payors, and employers. Kenny received his MBA from the University of Illinois and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Dr. William Pierce
Chief Medical OfficerDr. Pierce joined Christie Clinic's Department of Podiatry in 1987. In addition to his practice, he currently serves on Christie Clinic's Board of Directors and as the clinic's Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Pierce participates in recruiting and retaining physicians, mentors physicians and non-physicians, and serves as a goodwill ambassador to the community. He also oversees the Christie Clinic quality program and credentialing of medical providers.
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Christie Clinic Breastfeeding Classes
February 11
March 17
April 21
May 26
June 30
July 14
August 11
September 15
October 13
November 10
December 8
2-4 p.m., Windsor Education Room
Christie Clinic on Windsor
1801 West Windsor Road
Champaign, IL 61822
217.366.8000
The Christie Clinic Breast Cancer Support Group
The Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. The meetings take place in the second floor meeting room at Christie on Windsor, 1801 West Windsor Road in Champaign. A notice is mailed each month prior to the event. This wellness-focused group is comprised of breast cancer survivors of all ages and experienced health care professionals. Our goal is to share ideas, provide support, answer questions, and offer solutions to problems for people who are coping with breast cancer.
The format of each meeting includes a short presentation by a guest speaker followed by informal group interaction. You may attend as often as you wish, and you can always bring along a family member or friend.
Additional information about the Breast Cancer Support Group is available by calling the Department of General Surgery at 217.366.5445.
The Christie Clinic Diabetes Support Group (Diabetes Straight Talk)
Our Diabetes Support Group, Diabetes Straight Talk, meets from 6-7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month in the Christie on Windsor (1801 West Windsor Road, Champaign) 2nd Floor Southwest Meeting Room to discuss issues and concerns that are important when living with diabetes. Both Christie's diabetes educator and dietitian are available for questions or conversation.
The group is free and open to anyone who has diabetes or who has an interest in diabetes. Attendees can learn more about topics like monitoring blood sugar, understanding lab results, preparing injections, preventive care, nutrition, lifestyle, and more.
This year, the group will meet on the following dates:
- February 21
- March 20
- April 18
- May 15
- June 19
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
- October 23
- November 20
- December 11
To find out more or to make an appointment, call Certified Diabetes Educator/Nurse Educator Carole Murphy, RN, BSN, CDE, at 217.366.8020 or Clinic Dietitian/Nutrition Educator Debra Dempsey, RD, MEd, LDN, at 217.366.8142.
For more information about diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association web site, diabetes.org.
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At Christie we believe in prevention for your life as much as we believe in medicine for your life. That's why we've created Caring for Your Heart.
This program provides an individualized plan to help you lower your potential for heart disease. Our nurse practitioners work one on one with patients to assess risk factors and develop a strategy that's right for you and your lifestyle.
From heart attack to stroke to high cholesterol and high blood pressure, we'll help protect your heart and your life. More than just changing your diet, preventing heart disease is a total lifestyle choice, and we can help, with ideas for healthy eating and nutrition, activity and exercise, and more.
We care for your heart—shouldn't you?
To find out more about the Caring for Your Heart program, contact our Department of Cardiology at 217.366.1304.
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That's where Christie Clinic's Kenny Bilger comes in. A founding partner of Community Partners Health Plans, Inc., based in Champaign, Kenny offers invaluable insight into the health insurance industry. He is also a licensed Insurance Producer, Certified Public Accountant, and holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
If you have questions related to your company's health plan, feel free to contact Kenny directly. To set up an appointment, call 217.366.1270.
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Healthier Children. Healthier Families. Healthier Communities.
It’s what the Christie Foundation is all about. From cultivating tomorrow’s medical leaders to funding innovative community programs to hosting educational seminars on a range of important topics, the Christie Foundation is a leader.
Christie Clinic is a proud supporter of the Christie Foundation.
Health Education Scholarships
The Christie Foundation offers over $125,000 in health education scholarships each year to area students pursuing degrees in the medical field. From pharmacology to nursing to nutrition to surgery and many other medical fields, these scholarship awards are creating tomorrow’s medical professionals.
Download the Rapp Health Profession Scholarship Application
Christie Foundation Leadership
John Russo, Chair
R. Alan Gleghorn, Chief Executive Officer, Christie Clinic, Treasurer
Linda Bauer, Past Chair
Mike Comet, Secretary
Doyle J. Williams
Roberta (Bobbi) Scholze
Dr. William Pierce, DPM, FACFAS, Chief Medical Officer, Christie Clinic
Dr. William Youngerman, MD, Department of Allergy/ENT, Christie Clinic
Dr. Stuart King, MD, MBA, Department of Spine & Pain Management, Christie Clinic
Gary Wackerlin, Executive Director
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THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Protecting the privacy of healthcare information is a responsibility we take very seriously. We understand that healthcare information is personal and the importance of keeping it confidential. We are committed to our established practices and procedures to protect the confidential nature of your healthcare information.
This notice describes the ways in which we may use and disclose your healthcare information to carry out treatment, payment and healthcare operations, and for other purposes as permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights and our duties regarding the use and disclosure of healthcare information.
We reserve our right to change the terms of this notice. We reserve the right to make the revised or changed notice effective for healthcare information we already have about you as well as any information we receive in the future. If we make a material change to the terms of this notice, we will make a revised notice available to you.
This notice was published and became effective on April 14, 2003, and revised September 16, 2008.
Our Duties Regarding Your Healthcare Information
We are required by law to:
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Maintain the privacy of your healthcare information;
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Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and healthcare information privacy practices; and
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Abide by the terms of this notice.
Your Rights Regarding Your Healthcare Information
- Right to Inspect and Obtain Copies:
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You have a right to inspect and obtain copies of your healthcare information that we maintain. Usually this includes medical and billing records. Under Federal law, this right does not include psychotherapy notes or healthcare information compiled in reasonable anticipation of litigation, administrative action, or administrative proceeding. You must make your request in writing and we may charge a standard fee for the costs of copying, mailing or other supplies associated with your request.
We may deny your request to inspect and obtain copies in certain limited circumstances. If you are denied access to your healthcare information, you will be notified in writing.
- Right to Request Restrictions:
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You have a right to request in writing a restriction on the healthcare information that we use or disclose for treatment, payment or healthcare operations. You also have the right to request in writing a limit on the healthcare information we disclose to someone who is involved in your care or the payment for your care, like a family member.
In your written request, you must tell us: the information you want to limit; whether you want to limit our use, disclosure or both; and to whom you want the limits to apply (for example, disclosures to your spouse). We are not required to agree to additional restrictions, but if we do, we will abide by our agreement (except in an emergency).
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If you believe the healthcare information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you may submit in writing a request to amend the information. You must provide a reason that supports your written request. You have the right to request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for us.
We may deny your request for an amendment if it is not in writing or does not include a reason to support the request. In addition, we may deny your request if you ask us to amend information that:
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Was not created by us;
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Is not part of the healthcare information kept by or for us;
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Is not part of the healthcare information that you would be permitted to inspect and obtain copies;
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Is accurate and complete.
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- Right to Revoke Authorization:
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If you give us an authorization, you may revoke it at any time. Your revocation will not affect any use or disclosure permitted by your authorization while it was in effect.
- Right to Request Confidential Communications:
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If you could be endangered by our normal communication channels, you have the right to request that we communicate your healthcare information to you by alternative means or at an alternative location. We will accommodate all reasonable requests. Your request must specify how or where you wish to be contacted.
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You have the right to request in writing an accounting of certain disclosures of your healthcare information that we made, if any. This right applies to disclosures for purposes other than treatment, payment, and healthcare operations or as otherwise permitted or required by law. You have a right to receive specific information about these disclosures that occur after April 14, 2003. The right to receive this information is subject to certain exceptions, restrictions and limitations.
- Right to a Copy of This Notice:
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You have the right to obtain a copy of this notice at any time.
Contact for Questions and/or Concerns
If you want more information about our privacy practices or have questions or concerns, please contact:
Compliance
Christie Clinic
101 West University Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820-3909
Phone : 217-366-1200
If you are concerned that we may have violated your privacy rights, or you disagree with a decision we made about access to your healthcare information or in response to a request you made to amend or restrict the use or disclosure of your healthcare information or to have us communicate with you by alternative means or at alternative locations, you may complain to us using the contact information listed above. You also may submit a written complaint to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will provide you with the address to file your complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services upon request.
We support your right to the privacy of your healthcare information. We will not retaliate in any way if you choose to file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Organizations Covered by this Notice
These organizations are each participants in an organized healthcare arrangement with Christie Clinic. As such, we may share your healthcare information and the healthcare information of others we service with each other as needed for treatment, payment or healthcare operations relating to our organized healthcare arrangement. The list of covered entities includes but is not limited to:
Christie Clinic, LLC
Christie Pharmacy, LLC
Christie Clinic Surgery Center, LLC
CU Sleep Lab
The list of our covered entities may be subject to change without notice. Please see our website at www.christieclinic.com for the most current information on the list of our covered entities.
Uses and Disclosures of Healthcare Information Without Your Authorization
The following categories describe different ways that we may use and disclose your healthcare information without your written authorization. For each category, we will explain what we mean and try to give some examples. Not every use or disclosure in a category will be listed. However, all of the ways we are permitted to use and disclose healthcare information without written authorization fall within one of the categories.
We use and disclose medical information about you for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. For example: Treatment: We may use or disclose your healthcare information to a physician or other health care provider in order to provide treatment to you.
- Payment:
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We may use and disclose your healthcare information to obtain payment for services we provide to you. We may disclose your healthcare information to another healthcare provider or entity subject to the federal Privacy Rules so they can obtain payment.
- Healthcare Operations:
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We may use and disclose your healthcare information in connection with our healthcare operations. Healthcare operations include:
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quality assessment and improvement activities;
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reviewing the competence or qualifications of healthcare professionals, evaluating practitioner and provider performance, conducting training programs, accreditation, certification, licensing or credentialing activities;
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medical review, legal services, and auditing, including fraud and abuse detection and compliance;
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business planning and development; and
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business management and general administrative activities, including management activities relating to privacy, customer service, resolution of internal grievances, and creating de-identified medical information or a limited data set.
We may disclose your healthcare information to another entity that has a relationship with you and is subject to the federal Privacy Rules, for their healthcare operations relating to quality assessment and improvement activities, reviewing the competence or qualifications of healthcare professionals, or detecting or preventing healthcare fraud and abuse.
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You may give us written authorization to use your healthcare information or to disclose it to anyone for any purpose. If you give us an authorization, you may revoke it in writing at any time. Your revocation will not affect any use or disclosures permitted by your authorization while it was in effect. Unless you give us a written authorization, we cannot use or disclose your healthcare information for any reason except those described in this notice.
- To Your Family and Friends:
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We may disclose your healthcare information to a family member, friend or other person to the extent necessary to help with your healthcare or with payment for your healthcare. We may use or disclose your name, location, and general condition or death to notify, or assist in the notification of (including identifying or locating), a person involved in your care.
Before we disclose your healthcare information to a person involved in your healthcare or payment for your healthcare, we will provide you with an opportunity to object to such uses or disclosures. If you are not present, or in the event of your incapacity or an emergency, we will disclose your healthcare information based on our professional judgment of whether the disclosure would be in your best interest.
We will also use our professional judgment and our experience with common practice to allow a person to pick up filled prescriptions, medical supplies, x-rays or other similar forms of healthcare information.
- Disaster Relief:
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We may use or disclose your medical information to a public or private entity authorized by law or by its charter to assist in disaster relief efforts.
- Health Related Services:
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We may use your healthcare information to contact you with information about health-related benefits and services or about treatment alternatives that may be of interest to you. We may disclose your healthcare information to a business associate to assist us in these activities.
- Public Benefit:
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We may use or disclose your healthcare information as authorized by law for the following purposes deemed to be in the public interest or benefit:
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as required by law;
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for public health activities, including disease and vital statistic reporting, child abuse reporting, FDA oversight, and to employers regarding work-related illness or injury;
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to report adult abuse, neglect, or domestic violence;
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to health oversight agencies;
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in response to court and administrative orders and other lawful processes;
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to law enforcement officials pursuant to subpoenas and other lawful processes, concerning crime victims, suspicious deaths, crimes on our premises, reporting crimes in emergencies, and for purposes of identifying or locating a suspect or other person;
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to coroners, medical examiners, and funeral directors;
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to organ procurement organizations;
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to avert a serious threat to health or safety;
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in connection with certain research activities;
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to the military and to federal officials for lawful intelligence, counterintelligence, and national security activities;
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to correctional institutions regarding inmates; and
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as authorized by state worker’s compensation laws.
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- Other Legal Restrictions:
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We will not use or disclose your healthcare information if it is prohibited or materially limited by other applicable law including, but not limited to, the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act; Illinois Medical Practice Act; Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code; Illinois AIDS Confidentiality Act; Genetic Information Privacy Act; Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act; and the Federal Drug Abuse, Prevention, Treatment and Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970.
Christie Clinic - Medicine for Your Life
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As a patient, you have the right...
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To receive optimum health care without prejudice
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To obtain complete and current information regarding our knowledge of your health status
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To expect courteous and helpful attention and understanding from Clinic employees
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To be fully informed of the procedures to be undertaken and of any risks involved, allowing you to make intelligent, informed consent decisions or to refuse medical treatment if you choose
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To receive prompt treatment in emergency situations, regardless of economic status
As a patient, you have the responsibility...
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To disclose your medical history throughout your course of treatment
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To cooperate with Clinic personnel
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To be honest and direct and to understand the extent of your health problems and treatment
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To follow medical advice, treatment, and drug instructions or to inform your provider if you have chosen not to follow that advice
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To give information related to your ability to pay for services rendered and to pay for the services you are provided as arranged
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To keep scheduled appointments or to cancel them 48 hours in advance
Christie Clinic - Medicine for Your Life
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Instructions for Completing the Authorization Form
Provide your full name, date of birth, and a phone number where you can be reached during business hours, and mark the appropriate line indicating whether we should mail the records or you plan to pick them up.
Complete the numbered blanks as follows:
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Enter the name of the organization/facility/person with the information to be disclosed. If this is not Christie Clinic, provide the full address.
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Enter the name of the organization/facility/person you want the records sent to. Again, provide the full address if this is not Christie Clinic.
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Indicate specifically which records you want to have copied. Examples: all pediatric records, ortho records regarding shoulder injury, obstetrical records from 2000 to present.
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State the purpose for your disclosure. Examples: claim determination, workers comp. case, attorney, personal request.
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Review paragraph 5, and initial it if you agree with the statement. (If this is not initialed and there is any reference to confidential diagnoses, we will not be able to comply with your request.)
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Review, and make any changes you feel necessary.
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Review.
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Review the remainder of the form; sign it, and date it. If you are not the patient, please indicate your relationship to the patient.
If you have questions, please call 217.366.9656 for assistance.
Christie Clinic - Medicine for Your Life
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