TRUWAY VISION CARE PA.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand that under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996
(HIPPA). I have certain rights to privacy regarding my protected health information. I
understand that this information can and will be used to:
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Conduct plans and direct my treatment and follow–up among the multiple Healthcare providers who may be involved in that treatment directly and indirectly
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Obtain payment from third-party payers.
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Conduct normal healthcare operations such as quality assessments and physician certifications
I acknowledge that I have received your Notice of Privacy Practices containing a more
complete description of the uses and disclosures of my health information. I understand
that this origination has the right to change its Notice of Privacy Practices from time to
time and that I may contact this organization at any time at the address above to obtain a current copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices.
I understand that I may request in writing that you restrict how my private information is
used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations; I also
understand you are not required to agree to my request restrictions, but if you do agree
then you are bound to abide by such restrictions.
Acknowledgement of Privacy Practice
Office Use Only
I attempted to obtain the patient’s signature in acknowledgment on this Notice of Privacy Practice Acknowledgement, but was unable to do so as documented below: