Dear all:

I took my HIPPA form from a legally reviewed form my husband uses for his practice as a clinical 
psychologist.  This form, used by New York psychologists states that one cannot condition services 
upon signing the HIPPA authorization.

I will be seeing a lawyer this week on a variety of issues raised by the scope of practice and will also 
ask about this particular section of the HIPPA authorization.  I was under the impression that you 
cannot legally withhold services if someone is unwilling to sign the form according to US HIPPA 
regulations. 

I'm hoping the lawyer will be able to provide clarity without charging me an arm and a leg. 

Best regards, Susan Burger

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