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Columbia Orthopaedic Surgery PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION DR. MRN: LAST NAME EPS i el 13 FIRST MI e AGE SI SEX S/ F ADDRESS Ciearl- 1sr sr) t.IN,r-i`i /0 0a-1 APT.# CITY/STATE ZIP CODES HOME PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS jecvo_cAcci-i mot, I.0 001 MAIDEN NAME MOTHERS FIRST NAME PA A, L.- A DATE OF BIRTH FATHER'S FIRST NAME SE4 LAP-- EMPLOYER (Fitiapietm. -rtzuST CDRP) BUSINESS PHONE EMPLOYER'S ADDRESS (or) geb 1-I DID QuAtta2$, v3-3 POfOp- EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME RELATIONSHIP TO PATIENT FtLia.lb ADDRESS HOME PHONE WORK PHONE INSURANCE INFORMATION PRIMARY INSURANCE NAME 1.4-4 i Tell 14 ADDRESS OF INS. COMP. -P C -4 -4 -01( DO I A- a-AntlA eA gn31-4 -Oft 0 TEL* OF INS. COMP. - CONTACT PERSON IC* GROUPIPOLICY# NAME OF POLICY HOLDER 1 -16 1:- r 2 EY CPS-r -Ei"-i PATIENTS RELATIONSHIP TO POLICY HOLDER Ret..-F EMPLOYER OF POLICY HOLDER ri NA TIZU tr CO• fri-c) EMPLOYER'S ADDRESS/PHONE tele° iaet HOOK GL1AR -i'etS P-3, S-7- 1-10 L4 LAS1 crib. SECONDARY INSURANCE NAME ADDRESS OF INS. COMP. TEL.* OF INS. COMP. CONTACT PERSON ID* GROUP/POUCWI NAME OF POLICY HOLDER PATIENTS RELATIONSHIP TO POLICY HO r R EMPLOYER OF POLICY HOLDER EMPLOYERS ADDRESS/PHONE NO FAULT CASE INFORMATION ACCIDENT DATE/TIME CLAIWFIL PHONE INSURANCE NAME CO ACT PERSON ADDRESS WORKER'S COMPEN ATION INFORMATION ACCIDENT DATE/TIME CLAIM/FILE# PHONE INSURANCE NAME CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS Scan Folder: Registration Form Revised 06/29/2011 EFTA00311062  Orthopaedic Clinical Intake Form MRN: Today's Date: I 3 O Age: 5- 9 Date of Birth: Preferred Lan ua C IS El Referring Ph sician: Phone: Address: Primary Care Doctor: Phone: Address: Pharmacy Name: OL.Niccets vt4Ag Pt eC`i Phone: Address: got M Mice/4 AVE rGOi4Je-r— .3.41b4 PAD SO"./ What is the reason for your visit today? Location of pain (include side): Are you right or left hand dominant? How long has it been present? Describe pain: dull sharp tingling other When does pain occur? at rest with activity at night other Any other symptoms associated with current problem? Severity: on a scale from 1-10, indicate how severe the pain is on the scale below with I being very little pain to 10 being excruciating/can't function (circle number): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Indicate what makes it better? pain medicine ice heat rest elevation Context: How did it occur? If result of injury, date occurred Is it better? Is it worse? PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Please list past medical conditions below Asthma No Yes DVT/PE (Blood Clot) No Yes Blood or plasma transfusions No Yes Heart Disease No Yes Cancer No Yes Lung disorder No Yes Cholesterol No Yes Stomach/Intestinal disorder No Yes Clotting disorder No Yes Thyroid problems No Yes Diabetes No Yes Hypertension No Yes *Other: PAST SURGICAL Please list any surgeries you have had: Type of Surgery Approx. Date Complications if any Have you ever had general anesthesia? Have you had any problems with anesthesia? Describe: Scan Folder: Onho Intake Form Page 1 of 4 Revised 2/2/12 EFTA00311063  Orthopaedic Clinical Intake Form MRN: Name: Zre CRS- ERT1 e Date of Birth: MEDICATIONS. VITAMINS. SUPPLEMENTS & HERBS: Please list all medications, vitamins, supplements and herbs you are currently taking including dosage in the lines below: Name Dosage/Amount ALLERGIES: Please list allergies and reaction or write "NONE"(include medications, environmental agents, food, other) Allergy Reaction Allergy Reaction SOCIAL HISTORY: Occupation: -BA Marital Status: 6 Home: 1 story 2 story -i- entrance steps `I apartment elevator Do you exercise tob regularly? er? Involved in school sports? Are you a u id Cigarettes? tg Smokeless Tobacco? Other? Average per day? # of years? If no, have you ever? Do you currently consume alcohol? Average # per wk? If no, have you previously? Do you currently use drugs? NI o FAMILY HISTORY: Please indicate any major conditions/illnesses for family members below. Relative Alive (aae) Deceased (aae) Cause of Death Health Problems Mother Father Siblings Other Scan Folder: Onho Intake Form Page 2 of 4 Revised 2/L/2 EFTA00311064  Orthopaedic Clinical Intake Form MRN: Name: Tre Pc R e7s-rErNi Date of Birth: REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Are you currently having or have you had problems with your: alyes, check box to right ofsymptoms that apply) Constitutional No/ Yes Fatigue° Headache° Fever° Weight Loss° Other: Elm No / Yes Glasses° Blurred vision0 Other. Ears,Nose,Throat No / Yes Congestion° Hearing Loss° Jaw discomfort° Other: Lungs, Breathing No / Yes Cough° Wheezing° Shortness of breath° Other: Heart No / Yes Heart munnursO Irregular heartbeat° Other: Gastrointestinal No/ Yes Nausea0 Vomiting° Stomach aches° Constipation° Diarrhea° Other: Bladder No / Yes Incontinence° Urinary tract infections° Difficulty urinating° Other: Endocrine No / Yes Diabetes° Thyroid problems° Delays in growth° Other. Musculoskeletal No / Yes Joint pain0 Leg painO History of broken bones° Other: Bleeding No / Yes Anemia° Prolonged Bleeding after cut/injwyD Other: Neurological No/ Yes Dizziness° Numbnesshingling0 Headaches° Frequent fallsO Other: Integumentary No / Yes Rashest] Skin Disorders° Connective tissue disorders° Other. Psychiatric No / Yes Change in mood or behavior° Change in sleep patterns° Other: Immunologic/ No / Yes Asthma° Hay fever° Chronic rashest] Communicable Diseases° Other: Anemic Signature (Person Completing Form) Date Completed Physician Signature Date FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Initials below indicate Allergies, Additionally, the indicated elements of Section #1 have been data Medications, and Problems have been data entered as discrete entered into the CROWN System as discrete data: elements into the CROWN System. Family History Past Medical History Past Surgical History Social History Initials Scan Folder: Onho Intake Form Page 3 of4 Revised 2/2/12 EFTA00311065  Orthopaedic Clinical Intake Form MRN: Name: Jec-- cr-g 6"! 09S - ra I A-1 Date of Birth: WORKER'S COMPENSATIO\ & No FAULT If this problem is related to a work or car Accident, please complete the following questions: Work related? Car accident related? Date of accident/onset Which part(s) of your body was injured (include side)? Prior to this accident, did you have a problem/pain in the affected area? Did you sustain other injuries due to this accident? If yes, please give details (ex: left hand laceration): Did you have immediate pain of the affected area at the time of the accident or a few days later? Where (address with state) and how did the injury occur? Job title on date of injury What were your usual work activities on the date of the injury/onset? Employer when injury occurred (include address and phone #): Have you been treated by another health care provider for this injury? If so, give details Are you currently working? If Yes, regular or modified duties (if modified, give details)? If you are Not working, what is the date you first missed work due to this injury? Are you being counseled by a lawyer for this injury? If car accident, where you the driver or passenger? Did the air bag deploy? Where you wearing your seat belt at the time of the accident? Signature (Person Completing Form) Date Completed Scan Folder: Ortho Intake Form Page 4 of 4 Revised 20/12 EFTA00311066  Christopher S. Ahmed, M.D. Ohanncs A. Ncrcessian, M.D. New York Orthopaedic Louis U. Bigliani, M.D. Melvin P. Rosenwasser, M.D. Edwin R. Cadet, MD. Benjamin D. Roye, M.D. Hospital Associates Jeffrey A. Geller, M.D. David P. Roy; M.D. Justin IC Greisberg, M.D. Robert J. Strauch, M.D. Joshua E. Hyman, M.D. Peter Tang, M.D. Yongiung Kim, M.D. J. Turner Vosseller, M.D. Francis Y. Lee, M.D. Michael G. Vitale,M.D. Jonathan Lee, MD. Mark Weidenbaum, M.D. William N. Levine, M.D. Nicole Baiton, NP. William B. Macaulay, M.D. Carmela Evangelism, NP Date: P1 4/"Pg1 I- Ca Christopher B. Michelsen, M.D. Rachael Lyons, DPN Patient Name: Ter F9.-E-4 EPSTIE) DOB: MAN: Thank you for choosing the New York Orthopaedic Hospital Associates (NYOHA). We are committed to the success of your medical treatment and care. We understand that many patients find insurance coverage and financial responsibility issues complex and confusing. Because of this, we have outlined our practice's policy in detail. If you have any questions about our policies, our staff is happy to assist you. What Is My Financial Responsibility? Your financial responsibility depends on a variety of factors, explained below. Please check off which insurance type applies to the patient. Patient Payment Policy Payment for Office Visits and Services I I 1 on I l.n c... You Are Responsible For... N. \ ( H I \ '14/ \ ill .. O Commercial insurance Paying for services at the time of the visit. Provide you a receipt so you can file the Also known as indemnity, or "regular" claim with your carrier. insurance. O Managed care plans with which Obtaining referral authorization from your primary Inform you of any services not covered by NYOHA has a contract care physician if needed your plan. File the insurance claim. Paying your deductible, copay, and any services that arc not covered by your plan, at the time of your visit. O Out of netnork PPO or FINIO Paying your deductible and full charges at the time of File the insurance claim. plans the visit. O Regular Nletlieare Paying your deductible if it is not yet met, as well as File the Medicare claim, as well as any any services not covered by Medicare. claims to your secondary insurance. If you do not have secondary coverage or Medigap, you will also be asked to pay the 20% Medicare coinsurance. O \led:eaid Obtaining a referral authorization from your primary File the Medicaid claim. care physician as needed. No payment is due at the time of service. O Worker's Compensation If you supply our staff with a valid case number Call your carrier ahead of time to verify the adiustcr name and ohonc number. no payment is accident date, claim number, primary care necessary at the time of the visit. physician, employer information, and referral procedures. O Uninsured or Major Medical only Paying for services at the time of the visit. Work with you to settle your account. O Third Party Liability and Accident Paying for services at the time of the visit. File the claim, according to the rules stated victims by your primary insurance carrier. O Personal Injury Payment for services at the time of the visit. Cooperate with your attorney to provide copies of records and reports. (At an additional charge.) Scan Folder: Payment Policy 1 Revised 07/1/2011 EFTA00311067 do ColumbiaDoctors The Physicians and Surgeon, of Columbia University Christopher S. Myriad, M.D. Louis U. Bigliani, M.D. Edwin R. Cadet, MD. Jeffrey A. Geller, M.D. Justin K. Greisbetg, M.D. Joshua E. Hyman, M.D. YongJung Kim, M.D. Francis Y. Lee, M.D. Jonathan Lee, MD. PATIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES William N. Levine, M.D. William B. Macaulay, M.D. I acknowledge that I was provided with a copy of the Columbia University Health Christopher B. Michelsen, M.U. Sciences Notice of Privacy Practices. °henries A. Nercessian, M.D. Melvin P. Rosenwasser, M.D. Benjamin D. Roye, M.D. P‘FRIL- 1. 1D-O1D- David P. Roye, M.D. Date Patient Name Robert J. Strauch, M.D. Peter Tang, M.D. J. Turner Vosseller, M.D. Michael G. Vitale, M.D. Signature of patient or personal representative If personal representative, Mark Wcidenbaum, M.D. Personal representative's authority to act Nicole Baiton, NP. Camiela Evangelista, NP Rachacl Lyones, DPN Scan Folder: Hipaa Revised 06129/2011 EFTA00311068 dos ColumbiaDoctors the Physicians and Surgeons of C,ohanbia University The Federal Government requires us to ask these questions. This information is used to track illnesses by age, gender, race and ethnicity. We will also use this information to identify the needs of different patient groups and develop plans to address them and monitor the quality of our services for all patients so everyone gets the highest quality care regardless of their racial or ethnic background. We ask that you check one box under each category and thank you for taking the time to complete this information. Name: 7) Date of Birth: MRN#: Visit Date: AR;2 IL- IS, Ethnicity: O Decline Response (I do not wish to answer) In Hispanic or Latino O Not Hispanic or Latino Race: In Decline Response ( I do not wish to answer) ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑ American- Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Other Preferred Language: Decline Response ( I do not wish to answer) ARABIC ❑ Other 0 YIDDISH 000000000 CHINESE CI PERSIAN CZECH CI POLISH DUTCH ❑ PORTUGUESE ENGLISH CI ROMANIAN FRENCH O RUSSIAN GERMAN O SIGN LANGUAGE GREEK O SLOVAK HEBREW O SPANISH HINDI In SWAHILI 0000000 INDONESIAN In TAGALOG ITALIAN In THAI JAPANESE CI TURKISH KOREAN CI URDU MALAY O VIETNAMESE DO NOT SCAN THIS DOCUMENT EFTA00311069  MOTOR VEHICLE NO-FAULT INSURANCE LAW ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS FORM (FOR ACCIDENTS OCCURRING ON AND AFTER 3/1/02) , ("Assignor") hereby assign to (Print patient's name) , ("Assignee") all rights privileges and remedies to payment (Print provider's name) for health care services provided by assignee to which I am entitled under Article 51 (the No-Fault statute) of the Insurance Law. The Assignee hereby certifies that they have not received any payment from or on behalf of the Assignor and shall not pursue payment directly from the Assignor for services provided by said Assignee for injuries sustained due to the motor vehicle accident which occurred on , not withstanding any other (Date of accident) agreement to the contrary. This agreement may be revoked by the assignee when benefits are not payable based upon the assignor's lack of coverage and/or violation of a policy condition due to the actions or conduct of the assignor. ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL INSURANCE OR A STATEMENT OF CLAIM FOR ANY COMMERCIAL OR PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING, INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO, AND ANY PERSON WHO, IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH APPLICATION OR CLAIM, KNOWINGLY MAKES OR KNOWINGLY ASSISTS, ABETS, SOLICITS OR CONSPIRES WITH ANOTHER TO MAKE A FALSE REPORT OF THE THEFT, DESTRUCTION, DAMAGE OR CONVERSION OF ANY MOTOR VEHICLE TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY, COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS A CRIME, AND SHALL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THE VALUE OF THE SUBJECT MOTOR VEHICLE OR STATED CLAIM FOR EACH VIOLATION. (Print name of Patient) (Signature of Patient) (Date of Signature) (Address of Patient) (Print name of Provider) (Provider Address) Scan folder: Payment Policy P: APP NF A0B_20122301 EFTA00311070  ...i cn ,acn .c_ av tm oarn 0 MI 0 - 1 2 0 owl -1 0 -0 0 -101r. I IA IA x.,, t% 2 rn rn 0 73 m Q.w K 05 > 0 I--. ra . , .,-. 2 -.4 < 0 •-. x .r• 4., (1th w>:8r < IO cr - 0-1 co a o g. gjn o c o co To to E li Co X) -. cr -i g$1i N rn o 8IF o. m o co o 0 wI 0co Oa 0 (A IN UnitedHealthcare* Health Plan (80840) • Member Group Number: member: FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY JEFFREY EPSTEIN Payer ID Ohre: S20 ER: $200 I Wart S75 Spec 330 c) h. O ... llnitedHealthcare Choice Plus oo • OW' InOtnetio, Of l.k.ionsulegaro mammal Canoe? Portal 18121109 nis pmser cardorjoes mii thenotwgocaste emite orTo verify betas. clams, or Fonda ca- 9B. For Members: www.myuhc.com Care24: Mental Health: For Providers: www.undedhea Medical Claims: P.O. BOX 7408®lthcareo nlIne. ATLANTA GA3037 cemeccocce YAW liMuiriPter Pharmacy Claims:PO BOX 14711, LEXINGTON Foe Pharmacists 800122-155T KY 40512 EFTA00311071 Li/ Zell ME PSC gain CARDIUVASt 114AG PAGE 81 Ed1500 Imaging AS80. 9/23/2011 9:15:30 AM PAGE 1/001 Fax Server Advanced Cardiovascular ffl aging ,_:35! 38in St ,r- New York. hrte 1012S Phone Steven D. Wolff, M.D., Ph o PAM= Director Rony Semen/ 110 E 59 St Ste 8A New York. WY 10022 Patient ame: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY ACC: DOB: 01 1953 MRN: Exam Mod: 09/22/20115:55 PM Examination LUMBAR SPINE MR1 Comparison None meltable Clinical History Pain in back and legs Technique Sagittal FSE. Axial FSE. Sepal FLAIR T1. Sagittal IR Findings There is minimal degenersthe grade 1 anterollethesis of L4 on L5. Conus ends normally at the IOW T12 level and appears ireirsically normal. Thee is no acute fracture. T11.112.L2-L3 there s no bee disc herniation or stenosls. 13-L4. there is disc bulge and facet arthrosie. 144.5. there is anterolistheeis. there is broad disc bulge with facet arthrosis enc ilgamentum Swim hypertrophy. There is severe central Canal. subansular and moderate to marked trammel stenosts. There is impingement of the L5 and encroachment on the exiting L4 nenes. 15-S1 them is disc bulge asymmetric to Me right with right greater than let est t Orin:eels. There Is mild to moderate right subarticular ster1Cals with encroachment on the right S7 none. Impression Seem 14.15 and to a lesser degree right -sided 1.5-S1 stenoSiS. Thank you tor the cotateey of this referral. Dictated by: Jilani. Mohammad MD Electronically Signed By: JUN. Mohammad. MO 09/23ran 9:14 AM lranscrihnd by: Mohammad. MD on September 23, 2011 9:14 AM EFTA00311072  ColumbiaDoctors Department of Orthopaedic Surgery The Physicians and Surgeons Appointme • Department of Columbia University Tel. April 03, 2012 Jeffrey Epstein 301 East 66th Street Suite 10b Palm Beach, FL 10065 Re: EPSTEIN,JEFFREY MRN: IDX00938430 We are proud to welcome you as a new patient of Mark Weidenbaum, MD. You can feel confident in knowing you are now in the care of one of the top doctors in the nation. His reputation has helped our medical center remain ranked as a leader in orthopedics. Your appointment is scheduled for: 04/13/2012 11:45AM For your consultation with Mark Weidenbaum, MD. Please arrive one hour earlier ifyou are scheduledfor an x-ray. 161 Ft. Washington Avenue 2nd Fl New York, NY (Directions are enclosed) To ensure your first visit with us meets your expectations, we have provided a checklist of items to help you prepare. We have also enclosed documents for you to complete at your convenience and bring with you. Check list: ❑ Patient Demographic Information: Please complete and sign. Please make sure you have included your referring physician and/or primary care physician(s) contact information, so we can coordinate your care. Ifyou need assistance with completing any part of the enclosedforms, our staff will be happy to help you on the day ofyour appointment O Medical History • Medical History Form. Please complete and sign. • Copies of relevant medical records including all surgical reports and test results. • Radiological films and reports such as x-rays, MR1 or CT scan, etc. • Medications you are currently taking. (Please bring actual bottles or containers) O Payment Information: Payment is due at the time ofyour visit. • Patient Payment Policy is enclosed for you to review and sign. • Please bring your Insurance card(s). • Insurance referral if applicable. Ifyou are on a managed care plan with which our doctor participates, please ensure that you obtain necessary referrals. Patients are responsiblefor payment in full if referrals are not received by the time of the visit. • Payment can be made using cash, check or credit card. • Charges for ancillary testing such as laboratory, radiology and other tests may be billed to you separately. ❑ Notice of Privacy:•Noteifyou have previously signed a notice ofPrivacyfor any Columbia NYPH Provider you willnot have to sign a new one. • Please sign and return the Patient Acknowledgment of the Notice of Privacy Practices. We look forward to your visit and providing you with the care you deserve. We understand busy schedules, so if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment please let us know 24 hours prior to your appointment. This will allow us to reschedule at your convenience, and provide a patient on our waiting list with the same opportunity. Please call our office at (212) 305- 4565. Sincerely, Pre-Appointment Scheduling Department Columbia Orthopaedics Columbia University Medical Center EFTA00311073  Herbert "Irving" Pavilion 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 2" Fl New York, NY 10032 Between Riverside Drive and Broadway Corner of 165th St. and Fort Washington Ave. From George Washington Bridge:1 Exit onto Henry Hudson Parkway, and then onto the Riverside Drive South. Continue on Riverside Drive until 165th Street. Make left onto 165th Street. Go up 1 block to Fort Washington Avenue. Make left to Herbert Irving Pavilion or make right to parking garage and then walk to Herbert Irving Pavilion. From Saw Mill River Parkway: Exit the Henry Hudson Parkway at the Riverside Drive exit. See directions from Riverside Drive above. From Westchester, Connecticut, and the East Side of Manhattan via major Deegan, Cross Bronx Expressway or Harlem River Drive: Approaching the George Washington Bridge, take the Henry Hudson Parkway exit, stay on the left and follow signs to Broadway. Make left onto Broadway. Continue on Broadway until West 165th Street. Make right onto West 165th Street. Continue one block to Fort Washington Avenue. Make right onto Fort Washington Avenue to Herbert Irving Pavilion or make left to parking garage and then walk to Herbert Irving Pavilion. From West Side of Manhattan: Take Henry Hudson Parkway to exit 15-Riverside Drive South. Follow directions from Riverside Drive South above. Public Transportation: Via subway- A, C, 1 or 9 train to 168th Street and Broadway. Bus - M2, M3, M4, M5, M100, or BX7 Parking: Parking is available at the corner of 165th Street and Fort Washington. Valet Parking is available at the Milstein Hospital Building next door. Radiology: If you are scheduled for an x-ray, you should report to our 2nd floor reception desk to pick up the requisitiop before proceeding to the Radiology Department on the 1.1 floor. W so• St l ip" IP'S‘c. • I •e+ +, s,„, • %, W 4fU. OTAS ',AVM> ...FOY low.. 0 o rd , S 0 fr ni.n.,,IgA Coa aft or waren-i nwts cr.'s.. a "0000a EFTA00311074 Notice of Privacy Practices COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND MEDICAL CENTER DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. About this notice How we may use and disclose This Notice will tell you about the ways we may use and health information about you disclose health information that identifies you ("Health The following categories describe different ways that we Information"). We also describe your rights and certain obli- may use and disclose Health Information. gations we have regarding the use and disclosure of Health Information. We are required by law to maintain the pri- For Treatment vacy of Health Information that identifies you; give you this We may use Health Information about you to provide you Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with iespeu to with medical treatment or services. We may disclose Health your Health Information; and follow the terms of our Notice Information to doctors, nurses, technicians, medical stu- that are currently in effect This Notice covers the faculty dents, or other personnel who are involved in taking care physician practices of Columbia University Medical Center of you. For example, a doctor treating you for a broken leg ("Columbia University", "Columbia", "we" or "us"), including may need to know if you have diabetes, because diabetes its employed faculty physicians and faculty physicians practic- may slow the healing process. Different departments of ing on Columbia University owned or leased space, as well as Columbia University also may share Health Information their clinical support staff This Notice also covers Columbia such as prescriptions, lab work and x-rays to coordinate University Health Care, Inc.; the Ophthalmology Faculty your treatment. We also may disclose Health Information Practice Corporation; Orthopedics, P.C.; Neurosurgery, P.C.; to people outside Columbia University who may be involved and Urology P.C. (all "Columbia University"). If Columbia in your medical care. physicians or health care professionals provide you with treat- ment or services at another location, for example New York For Payment Presbyterian Hospital, the Notice of Privacy Practices you We may use and disclose Health Information so that we receive at such other location will apply. may bill for treatment and services you receive at Columbia University and can collect payment from you, an insurance company or another third party. For example, we may need EFTA00311075  Appointment Reminders/Treatment Alternatives/ Health-Related Benefits and Services We may use and disclose Health Information to contact you to remind you that you have an appointment for treatment or medical care, or to contact you to tell you about possible treatment options or alternatives or health related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. Fundraising Activities We may use your demographic information to contact you in an effort to raise money for Columbia. Any fundraising letter you receive from us will provide you with instructions on how to opt out of any future fundraising letters. We will not use your diagnosis to fundraise unless you authorize us to do so in writing. Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care We may release Health Information to a person who is involved in your medical care or helps pay for your care, such as a family member or friend. We also may notify your fam- ily about your location or general condition or disclose such information to an entity assisting in a disaster relief effort. Research Under certain circumstances, we may use and disclose Health Information for research purposes. For example, a research project may involve comparing the health and recovery of all patients who received one medication to those who received another, for the same condition. Before we use or disclose Health Information for research, however, the project will go through a special approval process. This process evaluates a proposed research project and its use of Health Information to balance the benefits of research with to give your health plan information about your treatment the need for privacy of Health Information. Even without in order for your health plan to pay fix such treatment. We special approval, we may permit researchers to look at records also may tell your health plan about a treatment you are to help them identify patients who may be included in their going to receive to obtain prior approval or to determine research project or for similar purposes, so long as they do whether your plan will cover the treatment. In the event a not remove or take a copy of any Health Information. bill is overdue we may need to give Health Information to a collection agency as necessary to help collect the bill or may As Required by Law disclose an outstanding debt to credit reporting agencies. We will disclose medical information about you when required to do so by international, federal, state or local law. For Health Care Operations We may use and disclose Health Information for health To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety care operations purposes. These uses and disclosures are We may use and disclose Health Information when neces- necessary to make sure that all of our patients receive qual- sary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or ity care and for our operation and management purposes. the health and safety of the public or another person. Any For example, we may use Health Information to review disclosure, however, will be to someone who may be able to the treatment and services you receive to check on the help prevent the threat performance of our staff in caring for you. We also may disclose information to doctors, nurses, technicians, medi- Business Associates cal students, and other personnel for educational and learn- We may disclose Health Information to our business marl- ing purposes. The entities and individuals covered by this ates that perform functions on our behalf or provide us with Notice also may share information with each other for pur- services if the information is necessary for such functions poses of our joint health care operations. or services. For example, we may use another company to EFTA00311076 perform billing services on our behalf. All of our business Law Enforcement associates are obligated, under contract with us, to protect the We may release Health Information if asked by a law enforce- privacy of your information and are not allowed to use or dis- ment official for the following reasons: in response to a court close any information other than as specified in our contract order, subpoena, warrant, summons or similar process; lim- ited information to identify or locate a suspect, fugitive, mate- Organ and Tissue Donation rial witness, or missing person; about the victim of a crime g If you are an organ or tissue donor, we may release Health under certain limited circumstances, we are unable to obtain Information to organizations that handle organ procure- the person's agreement; about a death we believe maybe the ment or organ, eye or tissue transplantation or to an organ result of criminal conduct; about criminal conduct on our donation bank, as necessary, to facilitate organ or tissue premises; and in emergency circumstances to report a crime, donation and transplantation. the location of the crime or victims, or the identity, descrip- tion or location