• Authorization for Release of Health Information

    (Required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), 45 C.F.R., Parts 160 and 164)
  • 1. AUTHORIZATION:

  • I authorize Pathways Neuropsychology Associates to use and disclose the protected health information described below to:
  • 2. EFFECTIVE PERIOD:

  • This authorization for release of information covers the period of healthcare from:
  • to
  • **OR**
  • 3. EXTENT OF AUTHORIZATION:

  • **OR**
  • 4. This medical information may be used by the person I authorize to receive this information for medical treatment of consultation, billing or claims payment, or other purposes as I may direct.

    5. This authorization shall be in force and effect until the date specified in Section 2. EFFECTIVE PERIOD, at which time this authorization expires.

    6. I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization, in writing, at any time and this authorization will expire when treatment ends. I understand that a revocation is not effective to the extent that any person or entity has already acted in reliance on my authorization or if my authorization was obtained as a condition of obtaining insurance coverage and the insurer has a legal right to contest a claim.

    7. I understand that my treatment, payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits will not be conditioned on whether l sign this authorization.

    8. I understand that information used to disclose pursuant to this authorization may be disclosed by the recipient and may no longer be protected by federal or state law. I understand that my records are protected under HIPAA State Confidentiality Regulations and cannot be disclosed without my written consent or otherwise provided for in the regulations.
  • (If patient is a minor (17 & under), both parents or guardians are required to sign this release. If the minor is 14-17 years of age their signature is also required.)