Patient HIPAA

PATIENT AUTHORIZATION FOR USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

I understand that as part of my health care, the practice originates and maintains paper and/or electronic records describing my health history, symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and any plans for future care or treatment. I understand that this information serves as:

• A basis for planning my care and treatment.
• A means of communication among the health professionals who contribute to my care, such as referrals.
• A source of information for applying my diagnosis and treatment information to my bill.
• A means by which a third-party payer can verify that services billed were actually rendered.
• A tool for routine healthcare operations, such as assessing quality and reviewing the competence of staff

We can provide you with a “Notice of Patient Privacy Practices” that provides a more complete description of information uses and disclosures. I understand that I have the following rights and privileges:

• The right to restrict or revoke the use or disclosure of my health information for other uses or purposes.
• The right to request restrictions as to how my health information may be used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations.