AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION
I hereby authorize the use or disclosure of my individually identifiable health information as described below. I understand that the information I authorize as a person or entity to receive may be re-disclosed and no longer protected by federal privacy regulations.
1. Persons/Organizations authorized to use or disclose the information: Office of Dr. John A Riley, OD
2. Persons/Organizations authorized to receive the information: Target Optical
3. Specific description of information that may be used/disclosed: My name, address, telephone number, email address, and next appointment date(s) and time(s).
4. As part of our recall program, the information will be used/disclosed for the following purposes:
a) For the purpose of providing Target Optical coupons and service and product information either from this office or directly from Target Optical; and
b) To compare mailing lists with Target Optical to help avoid duplicate mailings
5. I understand that this authorization is voluntary and that I may refuse to sign this authorization. My refusal to sign will not affect my ability to obtain treatment, receive payment or eligibility for benefits unless allowed by law.
6. The organization authorized to use/disclose the information will receive compensation for doing so: No
7. I understand that I may inspect or copy the information used or disclosed.
8. I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by notifying the person/organization providing the information in writing except to the extent that:
a) action has been taken in reliance on this authorization; or
b) if this authorization is obtained as a condition for obtaining insurance coverage, other law provides the insurer with the right to contest a claim under the policy.
9. This authorization expires four years from the date of my signature.
**If "yes" read contact lens policies below, if "no" then drop down to "Billing/Payment" section
Contact Lenses (CL's) are considered "medical devices" and are regulated by the FDA. Careless handling may lead to serious infection, permanent damage to your eyes, and even permanent vision loss. Due to this risk, it is recommended that all CL wearers have a current pair of glasses for use when CL wear is not desired or safe.
A CL fitting shall include: all trial contact lenses, a CL starter cleaning kit, and all follow up visits needed to obtain the final CL prescription. This policy requires good compliance of follow up visits by the patient, and is limited to 90 days from the start of fitting process. If the patient does not return for scheduled follow up visits, or returns after the 90 day period to attempt to finish the CL fitting process, an additional follow up visit charge will be added, or a new exam may be required in order to finalize the CL prescription.
All new CL wearers will be trained how to insert, remove, clean, and disinfect their contacts before they can take their trial lenses home. Each patient must be able to insert and remove their contacts before they leave with the trial contacts. Once a patient has taken home their trial contacts, no refunds will be given for the CL fitting.
Patients that have previously been fit for contact lenses may want to know why they are being charged for a "fitting" when they already know which contacts they have/want. The fitting fee covers not only the initial fit of the contacts, but any adjustments needed within 90 days of the exam. If, for example, a new contact lens is released within the 90 day fitting period, and the patient returns, wanting to try the new contact, there would be no additional charge to try this new lens. Furthermore, if you have any problems related to your contact lenses, such as an eye infection, there would be no additional charges to be seen within the 90 day period.
Any questions regarding these policies should be addressed at the time of the contact lens fitting.