2. Release of Information: I understand that Columbus Children's Healthcare may furnish from my (or if signing on behalf of the patient, the patient's) medical record requested information or excerpts,to the referring physician, if any and to any insurance company or third-party payer, for the purpose ofobtaining payment of the account of the clinic, or any physician for services provided to the patient. The clinic may release my (or if signing on behalf of the patient, the patient's) information from my medical record, including medical, demographic and insurance information, to any physician or other health care provider that I am referred to.
3. Guarantee of Payment: I understand that I am financially responsible for all charges, whether they are covered by my insurance or not. For and in consideration of services rendered to the above patient, I agree to pay in full any amount due for such services, including any reference laboratory tests performed outside of the office.
4. Assignment of lnsurance Benefits: I hereby assign to Columbus Children's Healthcare, for services provided by Columbus Children's and its employees or others working under contract or arrangement with Columbus Children's Healthcare, all coverage or other benefits available under any government program, any insurance policy or plan, and any other benefit program, and I direct that all benefits be paid directly to Columbus Children's Healthcare. I agree that Columbus Children's Healthcare directly receive benefit payments and discharge the insurer or benefit program to the extent of such payments. Any credit balance resulting from benefit payment or other sources may be applied to any other account owed by me or the undersigned. The benefits assigned include, but arenot limited to, all benefits for all medical and hospitalization insurance, accident insurance, disability or loss-of-time insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and CHAMPUS, benefits payable by altemative delivery systems such as HMOs and PPOs or arising from worker's compensation or occupation disease claims; and proceeds to which I am, or my estate is, entitled because of any judgment, settlement, or other claimor cause of action for damages against any person or organization if I was or am injured. This assignment may not be revoked as to services provided during this clinic visit or course of diagnosis and treatment.
5. Revocation: My consent for routine care shall be ongoing and remain valid unless and until I revoke it, which I may do at any time, verbally or in writing.
6. Financial Agreement: I agree to promptly and fully pay all charges for services and supplies provided by the clinic, physicians, and others providing services in accordance with their regular rates and terms. I hereby personally obligate the patient, and also personally obligate myself if signing as the patient, the spouse of the patient, the parent of a minor patient, or the legal guardian ofa patient, for payment of all such charges at the regular rates to the extent not covered by insurance, and agree to pay any charges which/for any reason, are not promptly paid by insurance. I understand that it is my responsibility to obtain any prior approvals required by an insurer, and to take all other steps to qualify for insurance coverage; I will determine whether my insurer requires pre-certification before I receive clinic services. No extension or forbearance, no attempt to obtain payment from insurance or other sources, and no delay or lack of diligence in collecting such charges shall waive or release the personal financial obligations hereunder.
7. Authorization of Communications: I consent to be contacted by regular mail, by e-mail, or by telephone (including a cell phone/wireless number) regarding any matter to my account(s), by Columbus Children's Healthcare or any entity to which Columbus Children's Healthcare assigns my account(s). This includes contact for the purpose of scheduling, telemarketing, debt collection, or other purposes. I consent for Columbus Children's Healthcare to use technology, including automated technology such as auto-dialing or pre-recorded messages, to contact me at the address, e-mail address, or telephone number, including any cell phone/wireless number, I have provided, or any updated or additional contact information I provide at a later time. I agree, subject to state or federal law, to pay all costs, reasonable attorney fees, expenses, delinquent charges, and interest in the event Columbus Children's Healthcare has to take action to collect the same because of my failure to pay in full, This consent applies to all health care providers and agents covered under this agreement. If I discontinue use of any cell phone number provided, I shall promptly notify Columbus Children's Healthcare and hereby indemnify Columbus Children's Healthcare and its agents and independent contractors from any expenses or other loss arising from any failure to notify.
8. Acknowledgement of Notice of Privacy Practices: I was given the Columbus Children's Healthcare Notice of Privacy Practices: