ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Practice Name: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

Phone: _____________________ Fax: _____________________

PURPOSE OF THIS FORM

This form acknowledges that you have received a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides you with certain rights regarding your protected health information (PHI). These rights include:

HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use and disclose your protected health information for the following purposes:

Other uses and disclosures not described in this notice will be made only with your written authorization.

PATIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this practice's Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how my health information may be used and disclosed.
I understand that I have the right to review the Notice of Privacy Practices before signing this acknowledgment.
I understand that this practice reserves the right to change its privacy practices and that I may obtain a revised notice upon request.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

If the patient refuses to sign or is unable to sign this acknowledgment, document the reason below: