Volunteer Medical Service Corp of Lansdale (DBA VMSC EMS)
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND
DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Our Legal Duties
We are required by law to protect your health information, provide this Notice, follow its terms, and notify you if a
breach of unsecured information occurs.
Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Operations
We may use or share your information to provide emergency medical care, coordinate services with hospitals or
physicians, bill insurance companies, and conduct quality improvement and operational activities.
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures
We may disclose information when required by law, for public health reporting, law enforcement purposes,
disaster response, or to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
Substance Use Disorder Records (42 CFR Part 2)
Certain substance use disorder records receive additional protections. These records generally cannot be
disclosed without your written consent except as permitted by law or court order and may not be used against you
in legal proceedings without authorization.
Your Rights
You have the right to inspect and copy your records, request corrections, receive an accounting of disclosures,
request restrictions or confidential communications, opt out of fundraising, and revoke authorizations
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with VMSC EMS or the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. You will not face retaliation for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
Privacy Officer: Jamie MacDonald Phone: 215-855-3779 Volunteer Medical Service Corp of Lansdale (DBA
VMSC EMS)