HOME - Northwest Asthma Allergy Center

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Web Name: HOME - Northwest Asthma Allergy Center

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HOMEnaac2020-08-20T00:59:03+00:00 Award-Winning Doctors.Evidence-Based Treatments.An approach that puts “care” back in healthcare, for patients of all ages. Celebrating over 50 years as Washington’s leader in asthma and allergy care.Today s Pollen Report for Seattle, WA Tree: Absent Grass: Absent Weed: AbsentHow Can We MakeThis Your HealthiestSeason Yet?Schedule Your AppointmentCheck Today sShot HoursToday’s Shot HoursWhy Patients Love UsConvenient Times LocationsWith 7 offices throughout Washington, electronic medical records and new telemedicine visit options, we believe in making quality medical care easily available to you.Asthma Allergy-Specific ExpertiseWe are proud to feature an outstanding medical team with highly specialized training; all Northwest Asthma Allergy Center (NAAC) doctors are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Allergy and Immunology. This exceptional qualification is only achieved after a 3 year residency in Pediatrics and/or Internal Medicine, followed by an additional 2-3 years studying Allergy Immunology specifically.Pediatric Adult Allergy ServicesWe care for our patients throughout a lifetime, from infancy to seniorhood. We pride ourselves on providing excellent medical services in a family-friendly environment.Research Education LeadersOur doctors are at the forefront of allergy and asthma research and training. We lead or collaborate with numerous organizations, including the National Institute of Health (NIH). Northwest Asthma Allergy Center is proud to be the University of Washington School of Medicine s trusted educational partner for its Residency and Fellowship programs.An Independent Local PracticeWe are a locally-owned business. Our physicians own the practice to ensure that quality of care and best medical practices and nothing else guide how we care for you.We Treat A Number of Health IssuesIncludingAllergy SinusitisAsthma Chronic CoughFood AllergyEczema HivesImmunological DisordersWhat Our Patients Say“I recently visited Northwest Asthma Allergy and I had a great experience My young son was very skeptical and nervous about his appointment and she [the receptionist] helped calm his nerves and told him he was going to be brave and tough like Superman! It made all the difference in the world. The nurses were also very nice and made an effort to make my son feel comfortable ” Michael B, Issaquah“I am so impressed with the professionalism and care provided by the entire staff. I always feel likemy care is their priority.” Amy N. Yakima“People are on-time. They know my history. They radiate admiration for each other.” Ellen Z. BellevueThe PNW Leader In Food AllergyDiagnosis | Evaluation | TreatmentWe are committed to helping our patients find answers, with a focus on testing, treatment and education about food allergies. Learn about our Food Allergy Research Education (FARE)-designated Center of Excellence.Learn MoreNew Patients Start Here!Welcome to our practice. Here s everything you need to know and do to make the most of your first appointment.See MoreUse the Patient PortalRequest refills and school forms, ask non-emergency questions and more with this highly secure service (current patients only).Patient PortalForms, Billing FAQsPay your bill Securely!Find a formFAQCOVID-19 Testing Locations in WAnaac2020-10-07T22:27:27+00:00October 7th, 2020|The Washington Department of Health has published a map of all Washington state COVID-19 testing sites including hospita [...]Read MoreMonoclonal antibody therapy in COVID-19 treatmentnaac2020-10-02T23:18:43+00:00October 2nd, 2020|October 2, 2020 Read today's Seattle Times article discussing how monoclonal antibody therapy could help bridge COVID-19 [...]Read MoreAllergy Asthma CareRight in Your NeighborhoodEverett10333 19th Ave SESuite 105Everett, WA 98208(425) 385-2802Issaquah22605 SE 56th StSuite 270Issaquah, WA 98029(425) 395-0175Mt. VernonNo longer operational as of September 20, 2019Redmond8301 161st Ave NESuite 308Redmond, WA 98052(425) 885-0261Renton1412 SW 43rd StSuite 210Renton, WA 98057(425) 235-1716Richland108 Columbia Pt DrRichland, WA 99352(509) 946-0189Seattle9725 Third Ave NESuite 500Seattle, WA 98115(206) 527-1200Yakima3901 Creekside LoopSuite 100Yakima, WA 98902(509) 966-3259All Locations Shot HoursAs Seen InSeattle, WA 98115SEE ALL LOCATIONS Phone: (206) 527-1200Fax: (206) 523-0724 This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please seek the care of your health provider.             MASKS REQUIRED                 in our clinics  Click to learn about our mask policy Click to learn about the latest CDC mask recommendations ( 2 layers; no exhalation valves; fit snugly from nose to under chin with no gaping edges)Please limit 1 guardian per patient no siblings when visiting our clinics.  Adults who do not require assistance should present to the clinic alone.ATTENTION SHOT PATIENTS: If you wish to have your allergy shot serum/antigen made or refilled AND billed to your insurance company in 2020, then your appointment with the doctor MUST be on or before December 11 , 2020.  If your appointment is after December 11th, we cannot guarantee your antigen will be billed to your insurance prior to January 1, 2021. FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS starting on Tuesday, September 22ndInterested in COVID-19 antibody testing?Make a telehealth appt.Click to learn more. Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center (NAAC) respects your privacy. We understand that your personal health information isvery sensitive. The law protects the privacy of the health information we create and obtain in providing care and services to you.Your protected information includes your symptoms, test results, diagnoses, treatment plan, health information from otherproviders, and billing and payment information relating to health care services.Your Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities.This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to thisinformation. Please review it carefully.Your RightsYou have the right to: Get a copy of your paper or electronic medical record Correct your paper or electronic medical record Request confidential communication Ask us to limit the information we share Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared your information Get a copy of this privacy notice Choose someone to act for you File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violatedYour ChoicesYou have some choices in the way that we use and share information as we: Tell family and friends about your condition Provide disaster relief Provide mental health care Market our services and sell your information Raise fundsOur Uses and DisclosuresWe may use and share your information as we: Treat you Run our organization Bill for your services Help with public health and safety issues Do research Comply with the law Respond to organ and tissue donation requests Work with a medical examiner or funeral director Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests Respond to lawsuits and legal actionsYour RightsWhen it comes to your health information, you have certain rights. This section explains your rights and some of ourresponsibilities to help you.Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record You can ask to see or get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record and other health information we have aboutyou. Ask us how to do this. We will provide a copy or a summary of your health information, usually within 30 days of your request. We may charge areasonable, cost-based fee.Ask us to correct your medical record You can ask us to correct health information about you that you think is incorrect or incomplete. Ask us how to do this. We may say “no” to your request, but we’ll tell you why in writing within 60 days.Request confidential communications You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, home or office phone) or to send mail to a different address. We will say “yes” to all reasonable requests.Ask us to limit what we use or share You can ask us not to use or share certain health information for treatment, payment, or our operations. We are not requiredto agree to your request, and we may say “no” if it would affect your care. If you pay for a service or health care item out-of-pocket in full, you can ask us not to share that information for the purposeof payment or our operations with your health insurer. We will say “yes” unless a law requires us to share that information.Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared information You can ask for a list (accounting) of the times we’ve shared your health information for six years prior to the date you ask,who we shared it with, and why. We will include all the disclosures except for those about treatment, payment, and health care operations, or disclosures youhave authorized. We will provide one accounting per year for free but will charge a reasonable, cost-based fee if you ask for another onewithin 12 months.Get a copy of this privacy notice You can ask for a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive the notice electronically. We willprovide you with a paper copy promptly.Choose someone to act for you If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person can exercise yourrights and make choices about your health information. We will make sure the person has this authority and can act for you before we take any action.File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may discuss your concerns with any staff member. You may alsodeliver a written complaint to the Compliance Officer at Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center. You can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights by sending a letterto 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, calling 1-877-696-6775, orvisiting www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.Your ChoicesFor certain health information, you can tell us your choices about what we share. If you have a clear preference for howwe share your information in the situations described below, talk to us. Tell us what you want us to do, and we will follow yourinstructions.In these cases, you have both the right and choice to tell us to: Share information with your family, close friends, or others involved in your care Share information in a disaster relief situationIf you are not able to tell us your preference, for example if you are unconscious, we may go ahead and share your informationif we believe it is in your best interest. We may also share your information when needed to lessen a serious and imminentthreat to health or safety.In these cases we never share your information unless you give us written permission: Marketing purposes Sale of your information Most sharing of psychotherapy notesIn the case of fundraising: We may contact you for fundraising efforts, but you can tell us not to contact you again.Our Uses and DisclosuresHow do we typically use or share your health information?We typically use or share your health information in the following ways.Treat youWe can use your health information and share it with other professionals who are treating you.Example: A doctor treating you for an injury asks another doctor about your overall health condition.Run our organizationWe can use and share your health information to run our practice, improve your care, and contact you when necessary.Example: We use health information about you to manage your treatment and services.Bill for your servicesWe can use and share your health information to bill and get payment from health plans or other entities.Example: We give information about you to your health insurance plan so it will pay for your services.ResearchWe can use and share your health information to discuss an opportunity to participate in clinical research studies/clinical trials.All physicians at NAAC are involved with ASTHMA, Inc. Clinical Research Center (AI) which is a non-profit companyinvolved with clinical research trials for new asthma and allergy treatments. You may opt-out of notification by signing theClinical Research Opt-Out Request Form.Pharmacy Benefit ManagerWe can download your prescription history if available from your pharmacy benefit manager through the electronic healthrecord to provide continuity of care in your medication prescriptions.Health Information ExchangeIn an effort to improve quality, safety and efficiency of your heath care, NW Asthma & Allergy Center may participate inHealth Information Exchanges (HIEs). HIEs involve coordinated and secure information sharing among HIE members, whomay include your health providers with other health care organizations. If you do not wish to allow authorized providers,nurses, and other clinicians involved in your care outside of NW Asthma & Allergy Center to use or disclose your medicalinformation with one another through electronic means, you may opt-out by signing the HIE Opt-Out Request Form. If you optout of electronically sharing your medical information, your medical information will continue to be used in accordance withthis Notice and applicable law; we will use reasonable efforts to limit sharing of PHI to health care providers outside of NWAsthma & Allergy Center.How else can we use or share your health information?We are allowed or required to share your information in other ways – usually in ways that contribute to the public good, such aspublic health and research. We have to meet many conditions in the law before we can share your information for thesepurposes. For more information see: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/index.html.Help with public health and safety issuesWe can share health information about you for certain situations such as: Preventing disease Helping with product recalls Reporting adverse reactions to medications Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence Preventing or reducing a serious threat to anyone’s health or safetyDo researchWe can use or share your information for health research.Comply with the lawWe will share information about you if state or federal laws require it, including with the Department of Health and HumanServices if it wants to see that we’re complying with federal privacy law.Respond to organ and tissue donation requestsWe can share health information about you with organ procurement organizations.Work with a medical examiner or funeral directorWe can share health information with a coroner, medical examiner, or funeral director when an individual dies.Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requestsWe can use or share health information about you: For workers’ compensation claims For law enforcement purposes or with a law enforcement official With health oversight agencies for activities authorized by law For special government functions such as military, national security, and presidential protective servicesRespond to lawsuits and legal actionsWe can share health information about you in response to a court or administrative order, or in response to a subpoena.Our Responsibilities We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information. We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information. We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it. We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us wecan, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind.For more information see: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/noticepp.html.Changes to the Terms of this NoticeWe can change the terms of this notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will beavailable upon request, in our office, and on our web site.If you have questions, need more information, or want to report a problem about the handling of your protected healthinformation, you may contact: NAAC Compliance Officer at 206.527.1200Effective 12/1/2017

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