Notice of Nondiscrimination and Grievance Procedure

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Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Grievance Procedure

It is the policy of Patient First not to discriminate against patients on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Patient First has adopted an internal grievance procedure for patients that provides for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18116) and its implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 92, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination against patients on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities.

Any patient who believes someone has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for Patient First to retaliate against anyone who opposes discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:

• Complaints regarding clinical services and other patient service issues, front office procedures, billing and other financial issues, and insurance coverage, must be directed to the Patient First Administrative Services Department at:
  Administrative Services
  Patient First
  5000 Cox Road
  Glen Allen, VA 23060
  Tel: (804) 968-5700
  Fax: (804) 968-5725
  Email: admin.offices@patientfirst.com

• Complaints regarding the privacy and security of protected health information must be directed to the Patient First Privacy Officer at:
  Privacy Officer
  Patient First
  5000 Cox Road
  Glen Allen, VA 23060
  Tel: (804) 968-5700
  Information regarding Patient First’s privacy practices is available online here.

• Grievances regarding discrimination prohibited by Section 1557 must be submitted to the Patient First Administrative Services Department (contact info listed above) within sixty (60) days of the date the person filing the grievance becomes aware of the alleged discriminatory action. The Patient First Administrative Services Department shall contact the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (the “Coordinator”).
• A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.
• The Coordinator (or her/his designee) shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. Complaints involving both alleged discrimination and other concerns will be directed to the Patient First Administrative Services Department for investigation,
• The Coordinator will maintain records regarding Patient First’s review, investigation and resolution of grievances under Section 1557. To the extent possible, the Coordinator will take appropriate steps to preserve the confidentiality of files and records relating to Section 1557 grievances and will share them only with those who have a need to know.
• The Coordinator or his designee will issue a written decision on the grievance no later than thirty (30) days after its filing, including a notice to the complainant of their right to pursue further administrative or legal remedies; provided, that Patient First reserves the right to extend any investigation for such period of time as may reasonably be required to afford a full and fair review of any Section 1557 grievance.
• The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the Coordinator by writing to General Counsel, 5000 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060, within fifteen (15) days of receiving the Coordinator’s decision. The General Counsel shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than thirty (30) days after its filing.

The availability and use of this grievance procedure does not prevent a person from pursuing other legal or administrative remedies, including filing a complaint of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in court or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. A person can file a complaint of discrimination electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, which is available at: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: