StartHere Patient Advocacy is committed to protecting your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The forms below authorize our advocates to communicate with your care team and access information needed to support you.

Required Forms

  • HIPAA Authorization for Release of Information
    Authorizes healthcare providers to share your protected health information with StartHere.
    Download Form
  • Patient Advocate Services Agreement
    Outlines the scope of advocacy services and your rights as a client.
    Download PDF
  • Notice of Privacy Practices
    Describes how we use, disclose, and safeguard your health information.
    Download PDF

How to Submit

Download, complete, and sign the required forms. You may return them by email, mail, or in person at your first advocate visit. If you have questions about any form, contact us before signing.

Note: HIPAA is the correct spelling of the federal privacy law. Forms labeled "HIPPA" elsewhere may refer to the same requirements — we use the standard HIPAA terminology on this site.