Patient Health Data

Information on how we handle your health information

Health Data Overview
How RemiCare Ai handles patient health information

RemiCare Ai is designed to provide personalized AI companions for patients with dementia and other medical conditions. To deliver this service effectively, we collect and process certain health-related information.

We understand the sensitive nature of health information and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security. Our practices are designed to comply with relevant healthcare privacy regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States and similar regulations in other jurisdictions.

This document outlines the types of health data we collect, how we use it, the measures we take to protect it, and your rights regarding your health information.

Compliance with Healthcare Laws

HIPAA Compliance

For users in the United States, RemiCare Ai is designed to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We implement all required administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect Protected Health Information (PHI).

For healthcare providers and organizations that are Covered Entities under HIPAA, we offer Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements.

International Compliance

RemiCare Ai is committed to complying with health data protection laws in all regions where we operate, including:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in the European Union
  • PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) in Canada
  • PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) in Singapore
  • Health Records and Information Privacy Act in Australia
  • Other applicable regional and national healthcare privacy regulations

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting health information, we will:

  • Promptly notify affected individuals as required by law
  • Provide details about what happened and what information was involved
  • Outline steps we are taking to mitigate harm and prevent future incidents
  • Offer resources and support to protect affected individuals
  • Notify regulatory authorities as required
Special Considerations for Dementia Patients

We recognize that many users of RemiCare Ai are individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments. We take special care to protect the dignity, autonomy, and privacy of these vulnerable users.

Informed Consent

For patients with diminished capacity, informed consent for data collection and processing is obtained from legally authorized representatives. However, we still strive to:

  • Involve patients in decision-making to the extent possible
  • Provide clear, simple explanations appropriate to their level of understanding
  • Respect expressions of preference or objection
  • Regularly review consent as cognitive abilities may fluctuate

Ethical Data Use

Our approach to health data from dementia patients is guided by ethical principles:

  • Beneficence: Using data to improve patient well-being and quality of life
  • Non-maleficence: Avoiding harm through data misuse or improper disclosure
  • Justice: Ensuring fair and equitable data practices
  • Respect for personhood: Maintaining dignity regardless of cognitive ability

Additional Protections

We implement additional safeguards for cognitively impaired users:

  • Enhanced monitoring for potential distress during AI interactions
  • Special attention to data that may reveal vulnerability or decline
  • Heightened scrutiny of third-party access requests
  • Regular consultation with dementia care experts to ensure ethical practices
Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your health data, please contact:

RemiCare Ai Privacy Office

Email: help@remicare.ai

Phone: (555) 123-4568

Address: 123 Memory Lane, Suite 102, San Francisco, CA 94103

Last Updated: April 1, 2025