Patient Rights
Equal Treatment
Patients have the right to receive care without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, claims experience, medical history, evidence of insurability, genetic information, or source of payment.
Access to Services
Healthcare services are provided in alignment with covered benefits in your policy, ensuring no discrimination based on personal or medical factors.
Respect and Dignity
You will be treated respectfully, with a focus on your privacy and dignity, free from any form of abuse or harassment.
Timely and Safe Care
Services are delivered promptly, courteously, and in a safe environment.
Communication and Understanding
Your diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options will be explained in understandable terms, ensuring you make informed decisions about your health.
Patient-Centered Decisions
Participate in decisions regarding your care, understanding the consequences of treatments or decisions to refuse care.
Confidentiality
All communications and medical records are handled confidentially, as required by law and medical ethics.
Appeals and Grievances
If a service is denied, patients can:
Appeal the decision through the grievance process.
Seek external review by independent organizations or governmental agencies.
Research Participation
The clinic does not engage in human experimentation or research without explicit patient notification and consent.
Feedback and Concerns
For compliments or concerns, contact our Customer Relations Department:
Apex Med Family Healthcare
99 North San Antonio Ave., Suite 210, Upland, CA 91786
Phone: (909) 581-8509 | TTY: 711
External Resources
California Department of Public Health: (888) 354-9203 | www.cdph.ca.gov
Department of Managed Health Care: (888) 466-2219 | www.dmhc.ca.gov
Medicare Ombudsman: (800) 633-4227 | www.medicare.gov
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Apex Med Family Healthcare complies with Federal civil rights laws, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Accessibility Services
For Disabilities: Qualified interpreters and auxiliary aids available free of charge.
For Limited English Proficiency: Free language services in languages including Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more.
For assistance, contact Customer Relations at (909) 581-8509.
Filing a Grievance
If you believe discrimination has occurred, file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: (800) 368-1019 | TTY: (800) 537-7697