We ask for a HIPAA authorization to make things easier for customers. The Amazon Clinic HIPAA authorization allows Amazon Clinic to retain customer Protected Health Information (“PHI”), like treatment plans and visit history, on behalf of Clinic customers, in support of their care. The HIPAA authorization ensures that health care providers on Clinic can provide continuity of care. For example, if the health care provider who treats a customer is not available as an option when they return to Amazon Clinic, the HIPAA authorization allows Amazon Clinic to retain the customer’s PHI and share it with their new health care provider. This allows Amazon Clinic to efficiently and effectively treat the returning customer’s health concern without requiring them to provide duplicate information and past visit history. We believe this allows for the best patient experience. Customers have the option to accept or decline the Clinic HIPAA authorization before getting treatment. Customers can also revoke their HIPAA authorization at any time by visiting clinic.amazon.com/privacy.