Uses and Disclosure of Protected Health Information

I authorize Amgen and its data processors (collectively, “Amgen”) to collect, use, and disclose my protected health information for the following purposes:

• To operate, administer, enroll me in, and/or continue my participation in Amgen’s Bone Matters® program or any other Amgen-affiliated patient support services and activities related to my condition or treatment (for example, co-pay card programs, reimbursement assistance programs, drug coverage verification, nurse partner services, adherence program and disease management support);
• To contact, with my permission, my doctor and the rest of my health care team and share with them my health information that may be useful for my care;
• To provide me with informational and promotional materials relating to Amgen products and services, and/or my condition or treatment; and/or
• To improve, develop, and evaluate Amgen’s products, services, materials and programs related to my condition or treatment.

In order for Amgen to provide me with the services and/or programs described above, Amgen needs to collect and use my personal information, including my protected health information. I understand that my protected health information may include any information, in electronic or physical form, in the possession of or derived from a health care provider, health care plan, pharmacy, pharmaceutical company, laboratory and/or their contractor (each, a “Health Care Provider”). This may include select information from or about my medical history and general health, my health care plan benefits, payment limits or restrictions covered by my health care plan policy, and/or my adherence to my treatment.

I authorize my Health Care Providers to disclose my protected health information to Amgen, and between themselves, as necessary, but only for the purposes stated above in this Authorization. I understand that certain of my Health Care Providers (such as pharmacies and specialty pharmacies) may receive remuneration from Amgen in exchange for disclosing my protected health information and/or for using my information to contact me with communications about Amgen products which have been prescribed to me (for example, medication reminder programs and other patient support services).

Expiration, Right to Obtain a Copy, and Right to Cancel

I understand that by signing this form, I authorize my Health Care Providers or others who might hold my health information to disclose it to Amgen. I also understand I am authorizing my personal information, including my protected health information, to be used for the purposes described above. I understand and agree that by signing below, I am authorizing those who rely on this Authorization to disclose my protected health information for the earlier of five (5) years or until my participation in Amgen’s Bone Matters® ends through my cancellation, unless a shorter time period is required by state law.

I understand that I can obtain a copy of this Authorization or cancel this Authorization at any time by calling Amgen at 1-888-231-5663 or by writing to PO Box 781046, Indianapolis, IN 46278. If I cancel this Authorization, I will no longer qualify for the services described. I also understand that if a Health Care Provider is disclosing my protected health information to Amgen in reliance on this Authorization on an on-going basis, my cancellation with Amgen will be effective with respect to any such Health Care Providers as soon as they receive notice of my cancellation.

No Effect on Treatment

I understand I do not have to sign this Authorization and that my enrollment in any of the services and/or programs described above is entirely voluntary. I understand that Amgen, as well as Health Care Providers, cannot require me, as a condition of having access to medications, prescription drugs, treatment or other care, to sign this Authorization. Federal Law (including HIPAA) requires a signed authorization in order for Amgen to collect my protected health information from my Health Care Providers. I understand I cannot participate in the listed services and/or programs without signing this Authorization or an equivalent authorization with my Health Care Providers.

Information Received from Health Care Providers

I understand that once my protected health information has been disclosed to Amgen, federal privacy laws may no longer apply and may no longer protect it from further disclosure, and that Amgen may disclose my protect health information to its data processors, contractors, and business partners for its business purposes. Amgen agrees, however, to protect my protected health information by only using and disclosing it as stated in the Authorization or as otherwise allowed or required by law.