Consent and Authorization for the Release of Information
Release of Information
I consent to the release by Z-Roc Dermatology, LLC (“Z-Roc Dermatology”) of health records and information about me, to the extent permitted by law, to the following individuals and entities:
- To a health care provider being advised of or consulted in connection with my treatment or care.
- To a health plan, insurer, third-party payor, third party administrator or other organization providing me with health benefits, for the purposes of claims payment and benefit determinations, fraud investigations, or quality of care studies or reviews.
- To a person or organization in connection with Z-Roc Dermatology’s health care operations. These operations may include, but are not limited to, interdisciplinary care conferences, quality improvement activities, performance evaluations, business management, and other related activities.
- To a person or organization providing services in connection with Z-Roc Dermatology’s patient health record portal or the person or organization hosting or providing the portal service.
- To a health information exchange where my information may be shared with and accessed by other health care providers and health care related entities for purposes of treatment, payment, and the health care operations of the participating organizations.
- To the individuals that I included on my Consent to Communications from Z-Roc Dermatology form.
Record Locator and Patient Information Services. I consent to Z-Roc Dermatology searching for, accessing, and/or receiving health information about me and the location of my health records through a record locator service and/or patient information service.
Revocation. I understand and agree that this consent and authorization is valid until I revoke it, which I may do at any time by giving written notice to Z-Roc Dermatology. I further understand and agree that revocation will not apply to information that has already been disclosed pursuant to this Consent and Authorization Form.
Payment Responsibility and Authorization
Payment Responsibility
I agree that I am financially responsible and shall pay for all services furnished to me by Z-ROC Dermatology and any providers performing services on my behalf at the request of Z-Roc Dermatology including, but not limited to, charges that are not paid in full by my insurance, government program benefits or other third-party payors (each a “Third-Party Payor” and collectively, “Third-Party Payors”). I shall make these payments upon receipt of a statement. I understand and agree that Z-Roc Dermatology is not responsible for collecting payments from Third-Party Payors or negotiating disputed settlements on my behalf. I agree to pay or reimburse Z-Roc Dermatology for all costs it may incur in collecting amounts owed to it for the services provided to me, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and collection agency fees.
Payment Authorization
I shall inform Z-Roc Dermatology of all Third-Party Payors through which I may have benefits covering the services provided to me by or on behalf of Z-Roc Dermatology. I authorize Z-Roc Dermatology to directly bill my Third-Party Payors for such services but acknowledge that Z-Roc Dermatology is not obligated to submit claims to a Third-Party Payor(s) on my behalf unless required by law or by its contract with a Third-Party Payor. I also authorize any Third-Party Payor through which I may have benefits to make payment directly to Z-Roc Dermatology for such services, and to release any medical information about me needed to determine the benefits payable for such services. If I have a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy, I request that payment of authorized Medigap benefits be made to Z-Roc Dermatology directly on my behalf by my Medigap insurer.
Payment of Medicare Benefits to Z-Roc Dermatology
I request payment of authorized Medicare benefits to be made either to me on my behalf to Z-Roc Dermatology for services furnished to me by Z-Roc Dermatology. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to release to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its agents any information needed to determine these benefits or the benefits payable for related services.
Referrals and Prior Authorizations
I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to know and abide by the terms of my Third-Party Payor coverage, including referral or authorization requirements and other types of benefit limitation. I understand that I am responsible for obtaining any required referrals for specialized care before making appointments. I agree to obtain a required authorization for services or to provide all information needed by Z-Roc Dermatology to obtain a required authorization in advance of my visit. If my Third-Party Payor refuses to cover the services I receive, based on the lack of a required referral or authorization or otherwise, I understand I am financially responsible and agree that I will pay for the services provided by Z-Roc Dermatology, except to the extent such obligation is limited by applicable law or contractual obligations of Z-Roc Dermatology applicable to payment for those services.
Full Body Skin Cancer Screenings
I understand and agree that routine full body skin cancer screenings are not covered in full as a preventative service under most health plans, including Medicare. If my Third-Party Payor requires the payment of a copay for these screenings (e.g., as a specialist visit), I agree to pay this copay at the time of service. I further understand that Z-Roc Dermatology will send me an invoice for any coinsurance or deductible balances due, and I agree to timely pay the amount specified on this invoice.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Confidentiality
It is the policy of Z-Roc Dermatology to protect the privacy and confidentiality of my health information in compliance with applicable law.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Z-Roc Dermatology’s Notice of Privacy Practices explains how Z-Roc Dermatology may use and disclose my health information. It also explains my rights regarding this kind of information. Z-Roc Dermatology may revise its Notice of Privacy Practices at any time and will provide me with a copy of the revised Notice of Privacy Practices at my request. Z-Roc Dermatology’s Notice of Privacy Practices is available at each of its clinics and on its website (www.zrocderm.com).
Acknowledgment of Receipt. I acknowledge that I have received Z-Roc Dermatology’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Consent for Treatment
I understand that I have the right to be informed of the nature and purpose of all services provided to me at Z-Roc Dermatology, as well as alternatives, risks, consequences, or complications of such services. I hereby authorize and consent to the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatments which my practitioner and I agree are appropriate. I understand that no guarantee has been made as to the results of the care, treatment, and/or medications given to me. This consent shall remain in effect until I choose to revoke it in writing.
Public Comments
Before publicly making or posting any negative or critical comments about Z-Roc Dermatology (e.g., on social media, the internet (including review sites), etc.), I agree to notify Z-Roc Dermatology of my concerns in writing and wait thirty (30) days before publicly making or posting any such comments, thus allowing Z-Roc Dermatology the opportunity to address my concerns.
I have fully read, understand, and agree to the information contained in this Consent and Authorization Form (“Form”). I have had the chance to ask questions about the information contained in this Form, and all my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. This Form will remain in effect until I revoke it by sending a written request to Z-Roc Dermatology’s Privacy Officer, which I may do at any time. I understand that any such revocation shall have no effect on any actions taken in reliance on this Form before my revocation.
I. CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION.
a. Release of Information. I consent to the release by Z-Roc Dermatology, LLC (“Z-Roc Dermatology”) of health records and information about me, to the extent permitted by law, to the following individuals and entities:
- To a health care provider being advised of or consulted in connection with my treatment or care.
- To a health plan, insurer, third-party payor, third party administrator or other organization providing me with health benefits, for the purposes of claims payment and benefit determinations, fraud investigations, or quality of care studies or reviews.
- To a person or organization in connection with Z-Roc Dermatology’s health care operations. These operations may include, but are not limited to, interdisciplinary care conferences, quality improvement activities, performance evaluations, business management, and other related activities.
- To a person or organization providing services in connection with Z-Roc Dermatology’s patient health record portal or the person or organization hosting or providing the portal service.
- To a health information exchange where my information may be shared with and accessed by other health care providers and health care related entities for purposes of treatment, payment, and the health care operations of the participating organizations.
- To the individuals that I included on my Consent to Communications from Z-Roc Dermatology form.
b. Record Locator and Patient Information Services. I consent to Z-Roc Dermatology searching for, accessing, and/or receiving health information about me and the location of my health records through a record locator service and/or patient information service.
c. Revocation. I understand and agree that this consent and authorization is valid until I revoke it, which I may do at any time by giving written notice to Z-Roc Dermatology. I further understand and agree that revocation will not apply to information that has already been disclosed pursuant to this Consent and Authorization Form.
II. PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORIZATION.
a. Payment Responsibility. I agree that I am financially responsible and shall pay for all services furnished to me by Z-ROC Dermatology and any providers performing services on my behalf at the request of Z-Roc Dermatology including, but not limited to, charges that are not paid in full by my insurance, government program benefits or other third-party payors (each a “Third-Party Payor” and collectively, “Third-Party Payors”). I shall make these payments upon receipt of a statement.
I understand and agree that Z-Roc Dermatology is not responsible for collecting payments from Third-Party Payors or negotiating disputed settlements on my behalf. I agree to pay or reimburse Z-Roc Dermatology for all costs it may incur in collecting amounts owed to it for the services provided to me, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and collection agency fees.
b. Payment Authorization. I shall inform Z-Roc Dermatology of all Third-Party Payors through which I may have benefits covering the services provided to me by or on behalf of Z-Roc Dermatology. I authorize Z-Roc Dermatology to directly bill my Third-Party Payors for such services but acknowledge that Z-Roc Dermatology is not obligated to submit claims to a Third-Party Payor(s) on my behalf unless required by law or by its contract with a Third-Party Payor.
I also authorize any Third-Party Payor through which I may have benefits to make payment directly to Z-Roc Dermatology for such services, and to release any medical information about me needed to determine the benefits payable for such services. If I have a Medicare Supplement Insurance (MediGap) policy, I request that payment of authorized MediGap benefits be made to Z-Roc Dermatology directly on my behalf by my MediGap insurer.
c. Payment of Medicare Benefits to Z-Roc Dermatology. I request payment of authorized Medicare benefits to be made either to me or on my behalf to Z-Roc Dermatology for services furnished to me by Z-Roc Dermatology. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to release to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its agents any information needed to determine these benefits or the benefits payable for related services.
d. Referrals and Prior Authorizations. I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to know and abide by the terms of my Third-Party Payor coverage, including referral or authorization requirements and other types of benefit limitation. I understand that I am responsible for obtaining any required referrals for specialized care before making appointments. I agree to obtain a required authorization for services or to provide all information needed by Z-Roc Dermatology to obtain a required authorization in advance of my visit. If my Third-Party Payor refuses to cover the services I receive, based on the lack of a required referral or authorization or otherwise, I understand I am financially responsible and agree that I will pay for the services provided by Z-Roc Dermatology, except to the extent such obligation is limited by applicable law or contractual obligations of Z-Roc Dermatology applicable to payment for those services.
e. Full Body Skin Cancer Screenings. I understand and agree that routine full body skin cancer screenings are not covered in full as a preventative service under most health plans, including Medicare. If my Third-Party Payor requires the payment of a copay for these screenings (e.g., as a specialist visit), I agree to pay this copay at the time of service. I further understand that Z-Roc Dermatology will send me an invoice for any coinsurance or deductible balances due, and I agree to timely pay the amount specified on this invoice.
III. NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES.
a. Confidentiality. It is the policy of Z-Roc Dermatology to protect the privacy and confidentiality of my health information in compliance with applicable law.
b. Notice of Privacy Practices. Z-Roc Dermatology’s Notice of Privacy Practices explains how Z-Roc Dermatology may use and disclose my health information. It also explains my rights regarding this kind of information. Z-Roc Dermatology may revise its Notice of Privacy Practices at any time and will provide me with a copy of the revised Notice of Privacy Practices at my request. Z-Roc Dermatology’s Notice of Privacy Practices is available at each of its clinics and on its website (www.zrocdem.com).
c. Acknowledgment of Receipt. I acknowledge that I have received Z-Roc Dermatology’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
IV. CONSENT FOR TREATMENT.
I understand that I have the right to be informed of the nature and purpose of all services provided to me at Z-Roc Dermatology, as well as alternatives, risks, consequences, or complications of such services. I hereby authorize and consent to the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatments which my practitioner and I agree are appropriate. I understand that no guarantee has been made as to the results of the care, treatment, and/or medications given to me. This consent shall remain in effect until I choose to revoke it in writing.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Before publicly making or posting any negative or critical comments about Z-Roc Dermatology (e.g., on social media, the internet (including review sites), etc.), I agree to notify Z-Roc Dermatology of my concerns in writing and wait thirty (30) days before publicly making or posting any such comments, thus allowing Z-Roc Dermatology the opportunity to address my concerns.
I have fully read, understand, and agree to the information contained in this Consent and Authorization Form (“Form”). I have had the chance to ask questions about the information contained in this Form, and all my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. This Form will remain in effect until I revoke it by sending a written request to Z-Roc Dermatology’s Privacy Officer, which I may do at any time. I understand that any such revocation shall not have effect on any actions taken in reliance on this Form before my revocation.
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