EXAMPLE Authorization for Use and Disclosure of My Protected Health Information
I authorize the use and disclosure of health information about me as
described below.
- Person(s) or class of persons or entities authorized to use
and disclose the information:
(name of healthcare provider(s) or health plan(s) you are asking to
release your information a/k/a the Disclosing Party)
- Person(s) or class of
persons or entities authorized to receive the information: Healthper, Inc.
- Description of information that may be used and disclosed:
(Can be specific,
e.g., cholesterol test results. Can be more general, e.g., all health
information I request you to submit to Healthper from time to time while this
Authorization is in effect. )
- I understand that if the person or entity that
receives the information is not a health care provider, clearinghouse, or health
plan or otherwise covered by federal and state privacy laws (including HIPAA),
the information described above may be redisclosed and no longer protected by
these regulations.
- I understand that I may refuse to sign this authorization
and that my refusal to sign will not affect my ability to obtain treatment or
health plan payment. I may inspect or copy any information used and disclosed
under this authorization.
- I understand that I may revoke this authorization
in writing at any time by notifying the Disclosing Party in writing, except to
the extent that action has been taken in reliance on this authorization. This
authorization expires upon the earlier of my revocation or my disenrollment from
Healthper.
Signature
of Patient or Authorized Representative
Date
Patient’s Name
Name of Personal
Representative (if applicable)
Relationship to Patient
A copy of this signed
form will be provided to the patient.