Description of Information to be Used/Disclosed:
Progress updates, clinical information, and/or financial information
1. Purpose or Need for Information:
This information is being requested:
by the individual or his/her personal representative for release to a person or entity with a demonstrable need for the information.
2. The purpose of the disclosure is (please describe):
Coordination of clinical care
From: Name, Address, & Title of Person/Organization/Facility/Program Disclosing Information
Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, 459
Columbus Ave, Suite 124, New York, NY
10024 - 855-525-2766
A. I hereby permit the use or disclosure of the above information to the Person/Organization/Facility/Program(s) identified above. I understand that:
1. Only the information described in this form may be used and/or disclosed as a result of this authorization.
2. This information is confidential and is protected under federal privacy regulations (HIPAA) and the NYS Mental Hygiene Law and cannot legally be disclosed without my permission.
3. If this information is disclosed to someone who is not required to comply with HIPAA, then it could be redisclosed and would no longer be protected by HIPAA. However, this information will still be protected under the NYS Mental Hygiene law, which prohibits this information from being redisclosed by anyone who receives it unless the redisclosure is permitted by the NYS law (Mental Hygiene Law §33.13).
4. I have the right to revoke (take back) this authorization at any time. My revocation must be in writing on the form provided to me by Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists. I am aware that my revocation will not be effective if the persons I have authorized to use and/or disclose my protected health information have already taken action because of my earlier authorization.
5. I do not have to sign this authorization and that my refusal to sign will not affect my abilities to obtain treatment from the New York State Office of Mental Health, nor will it affect my eligibility for benefits.
6. I have a right to inspect and copy my own protected health information to be used and/or disclosed (in accordance with the requirements of the federal privacy protection regulations found under 45 CFR §164.524 and NYS Mental Hygiene Law §33.16.
B-1. One-Time Use/Disclosure: I hereby permit the one-time use or disclosure of the information described above to the person/ organization/facility/program identified above.
My authorization will expire:
12 Months from this Date
Facility/Agency Name:
Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists
B-2. Periodic Use/Disclosure: I hereby authorize the periodic use/disclosure of the information described above to the person/organization/facility/program identified above as often as necessary to fulfill the purpose identified above.
My authorization will expire:
When I am no longer receiving services from Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists
C. Patient Signature: I certify that I authorize the use of my health information as set forth in this document.