• 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 , and certain other disclosures ( such as any you asked us to make ).
• We ’ ll provide one accounting a year for free but will charge a reasonable , cost-based fee if you ask for another one within 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 will provide you with a paper copy promptly . You may obtain a current copy of this notice at renown . org / about / notice-of-privacy-practices /.
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 your rights 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 file a complaint with us by contacting 1-800-611-5097 . You may also file a complaint in writing to :
Renown Health Compliance / Privacy Officer 1155 Mill St , Mailstop N-14 Reno , NV 89502
• You can file a complaint with the U . S . Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights by sending a letter to 200 Independence Avenue , S . W ., Washington , D . C . 20201 , calling 1-877-696-6775 , or visiting hhs . gov / ocr / privacy / hipaa / complaints /.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint .
Your Choices
For certain health information , you can tell us your choices about what we share . If you have a clear preference for how we share your information in the situations described below , talk to us . Tell us what you want us to do , and we will follow your instructions . We may reach out via phone , text , or email , but you can update your preferences at any time through MyChart or during registration .
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 situation
• Include your information in a hospital directory
If you are not able to tell us your preference , for example , if you are unconscious , we may go ahead and share your information if we believe it is in your best interest . We may also share your information when needed to lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety .
In these cases , we never share your information unless you give us written permission :
• Marketing purposes
Effective April 2004 Revision History : 1 / 2025 ; 1 / 2023 ; 1 / 2021 ; 3 / 2018 ; 7 / 2015 ; 3 / 2007