Dear Valued Patient / Family of Dr. Timothy Kosinski:
The United States government has passed a law that requires us to clearly identify guidelines for release of medical information. This law took effect on April 14, 2003. The purpose of this law is to safeguard medical information from sources not authorized to posses this information and at the same time to release appropriate information to other healthcare providers, insurance companies and other authorized agencies.
You have the right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your health information. You also have the right to inspect and / or copy your health information. We may charge you a reasonable charge to cover copying, etc. It is our goal and requirement that we use your medical information with confidentiality and our best judgment in any communication with your family and others.
An expanded document is available upon request, which covers these issues in greater detail. If you would like a copy of this document, please let our office staff know and we will be happy to provide it to you.
Dr. Timothy Kosinski is in compliance with the Red Flag Rule, which became effective August of 2009. A copy of the policies and procedures is available upon request. If you would like a copy of the document, please let our office staff know and it will be provided to you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Timothy Kosinski