HealtheConnections – New York State Department of Health Authorization for Access to Patient Information Through a Health Information Exchange Organization

[This form has been approved by the New York State Department of Health]

HealtheConnections
  • HealtheConnections
  • Summary
(e.g., maiden name)
I request that health information regarding my care and treatment be accessed as set forth on this form. I can choose whether or not to allow the organization named above to obtain access to my medical records through the health information exchange organization called HealtheConnections. If I give consent, my medical records from different places where I get health care can be accessed using a statewide computer network.

HealtheConnections is a not-for-profit organization that shares information about people’s health electronically and meets the privacy and security standards of HIPAA and New York State Law. To learn more visit HealtheConnections website at healtheconnections.org.

My information may be accessed in the event of an emergency, unless I complete this form and check box #2, which states that I deny consent even in a medical emergency.

The choice I make in this form will NOT affect my ability to get medical care. The choice I make in this form does NOT allow health insurers to have access to my information for the purpose of deciding whether to provide me with health insurance coverage or pay my medical bills.

My Consent Choice. ONE box is checked to the left of my choice. I can fill out this form now or in the future. I can also change my decision at any time by completing a new form.
If I want to deny consent for all provider organizations and health plans participating in HealtheConnections to access my electronic health information through HealtheConnections, I may do so by visiting HealtheConnections website at healtheconnections.org or calling HealtheConnections at 315.671.2241 x5.

My questions about this form have been answered and I have been provided a copy of this form.