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No Surprise Billing Policy What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)? When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs, such as a copayment, coinsurance, and/or a deductible. You may have other costs or have to pay the entire bill if you see a provider or visit…

Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Surgery Overview At Sweetwater Hospital Association, we offer tailored care for our patients in need of Bariatric Surgery. Our Bariatric Surgeons understand and have knowledge of the individualized processes needed for each surgical patient.  The Sweetwater Hospital Association Bariatric Surgery offices offer an initial evaluation through preparation, procedure, and post-operative management. What…

Medical Records How may I obtain copies of my health information? An Authorization to Release Information Form is required for any use or disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) that is not covered under treatment, payment, or health care operations (EHS business practices). The form is available by clicking this link. An authorization must be…

Contact our Privacy Officer The Privacy Officer is appointed and delegated by the Administrator. Delegaged authority allows for the privacy officer to intervene whenever conditions pose an immediate threat to a patient privacy. The Privacy Officer shall aim to prevent the inappropriate disclosure of patient identifiable health informatoin. The Privacy Officer responsibilities are outlined in…