Authorization and Consent to Release Information

Please read this entire form before signing and complete all the sections that apply to your decisions relating to the disclosure of protected health information. Covered entities as that term is defined by HIPAA and Texas Health & Safety Code § 181.001 must obtain a signed authoriza- tion from the individual or the individual’s legally authorized representative to electronically disclose that individual’s protected health information. Authorization is not required for disclosures related to treatment, payment, health care operations, performing certain insurance functions, or as may be otherwise authorized by law. Covered entities may use this form or any other form that complies with HIPAA, the Texas Medical Privacy Act, and other applicable laws. Individuals cannot be denied treatment based on a failure to sign this authorization form, and a refusal to sign this form will not affect the payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits.

I authorize CARMAhealth, PLLC, and its representatives to disclose and receive the patient's following protected health information to, from and between the person/organization below:

To Name/Organization:

For the Purpose of:
Plan of Care, Medication Management, Continuity of Care

Medical records frequently contain confidential remarks furnished by the patient, patient’s fam- ily and healthcare provider. If, in the judgment of the healthcare provider, disclosure of such information will be harmful to the patient, release of such information will be withheld. I understand that information received or medical records prepared after this release form is completed, regarding my condition and the services I have received in the course of my diagnosis and treatment, may be subject to release to authorized parties in compliance with federal and state law and the terms of this form. I understand that the records released may contain psychiatric/psychological/psychosexual information. I understand this communication will reveal my presence as a patient with CARMAhealth, PLLC.

EFFECTIVE TIME PERIOD:
This authorization is valid until the earlier of the occurrence of the death of the individual; the individual reaching the age of majority; or permission is withdrawn; or the following specific date (optional):  

RIGHT TO REVOKE:
I understand that I can withdraw my permission at any time by giving written notice stating my intent to revoke this authorization to the person or organization named above. I understand that prior actions taken in reliance on this authorization by entities that had permission to access my health information will not be affected.

SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION:
I have read this form and agree to the uses and disclosures of the information as described. I understand that refusing to sign this form does not stop dis- closure of health information that has occurred prior to revocation or that is otherwise permitted by law without my specific authorization or permission, including disclosures to covered entities as provided by Texas Health & Safety Code § 181.154(c) and/or 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(a)(1). This information has been disclosed to you for records protected by Federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR part 2). I understand that information disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be subject to redisclosure by the recipient and may no longer be protected by federal or state privacy laws.

A minor individual’s signature is required for the release of certain types of information, including for example, the release of information related to certain types of reproductive care, sexually transmitted diseases, and drug, alcohol or substance abuse, and mental health treatment (See, e.g., Tex. Fam. Code § 32.003).