Telehealth Consent & Open Payments
Last updated: Mar 08, 2024
Upon activating the “I Agree” option, ticking an associated checkbox to demonstrate your concurrence, engaging with any service-integrated protocol of acceptance, or by any means affirmatively acknowledging this agreement, you confirm that you have reviewed, consented to, and agreed to adhere to the stipulations of this agreement. Should you find disagreement with these terms, abstain from initiating an account or engaging with the service. You hereby delegate authority to any individual activating the “I Agree” feature or indicating consent on your behalf to commit you to these terms.
Should you find yourself in a life-threatening predicament, such as considerations of self-harm, immediately contact emergency services by dialing 911 or reaching out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Objective: This document of consent (“Consent”) is crafted to enlighten you on Telehealth practices and to secure your informed consent for engaging in healthcare and/or mental health services via Telehealth from various healthcare practitioners (“Providers”) through the digital environments maintained by Simple Rx or its affiliates (the “Service”). Herein, “you” and “your” pertain to the Service’s user, and when the Service is employed on behalf of or by a minor aged thirteen (13) to eighteen (18) or of a greater age of majority as defined by local jurisdiction, these terms extend to both the consenting guardian or parent and the minor involved.
Telehealth Utilization: Telehealth employs electronic means, information technology, or alternative methods to furnish healthcare and/or mental health services when the patient and provider are not jointly present. It encompasses a range of services including, but not limited to, electronic health records, photos, personal health data exchange, and communications through audio, video, and data (including messages and emails). Alternatives to telehealth are available, and you reserve the right to select these at your discretion. Always consult with your Provider about alternative care options.
Potential Risks: While telehealth presents various benefits, there are inherent risks associated with its use and other technological applications. These risks include, but are not limited to, potential limitations in service effectiveness; technological glitches or errors that may affect functionality or result in incorrect data transmission; the possibility of privacy breaches; and the risk of misdiagnosis due to the inability to perform certain tests or assessments in person. Despite these risks, telehealth remains a valuable tool for healthcare delivery.
Emergency Situations and Subsequent Care: In life-threatening or emergency scenarios, it is imperative to contact emergency services directly. Telehealth may not be the most suitable avenue for urgent care requirements. For non-urgent communications, Providers are accessible via the Service’s secure messaging feature.
Data Privacy and Security Measures: The Service incorporates sophisticated security protocols to safeguard your information and maintain privacy. Nonetheless, it is important to recognize that all forms of electronic communication have a susceptibility to unintended disclosures.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing: Certain healthcare services provided via the Service may necessitate at-home diagnostic testing, facilitated by external laboratories. Simple Rx and the Providers do not assure the accuracy of these tests, and inaccuracies may affect medical diagnoses and treatments.
Open Payments Information: For the sake of transparency, a link to the federal Open Payments database is included, detailing payments from drug and device companies to physicians and teaching hospitals. https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
Acknowledgment of Consent: By consenting to this agreement, you agree to the delivery of healthcare services through Telehealth by various Providers, acknowledge the emerging nature of Telehealth technologies, and accept the associated risks and conditions outlined. You reserve the right to withdraw your consent at any stage, with such withdrawal not impacting any previously taken actions based on this consent.
Commercial and Financial Disclosures: Simple Rx openly discloses its commercial ties and emphasizes your liberty to seek alternative healthcare providers or pharmacies, ensuring transparency and patient choice.