" What health information will be disclosed
Who will disclose the information
Who will receive the information
The purpose(s) for disclosing the information
A statement informing the patient of (1) his or her right to revoke the authorization in writing,
(2) how to revoke the authorization, and (3) any exceptions to the right to revoke
A statement that the hospital cannot require the patient to sign the authorization in order to
receive treatment or payment or to enroll or be eligible for benefits
A statement that information disclosed pursuant to the authorization may be redisclosed by
the recipient and no longer protected by the federal privacy regulations
A statement that the authorization will expire: (1) on a specific date, (2) after a specific
amount of time (e.g., 5 years), or (3) upon the occurrence of some event related to the
patient
The signature of the patient and the date. Note: If the patient’s personal representative
signs the authorization, the authorization also must include a description of that person’s
authority to act for the patient.
If the authorization is for marketing purposes and the hospital will receive direct or
indirect remuneration from a third party, the authorization also must include, in addition to all
of the elements listed above:
A statement that the hospital will receive direct or indirect remuneration in connection with
the use or disclosure of the patient’s information for marketing. "
For patients without health insurance, an emergency room visit typically costs from $150-$3,000 or more, depending on the severity of the condition and what diagnostic tests and treatment are performed
