Text messaging (SMS) program terms

Program description. AP HealthTech LLC, on behalf of the practice of Ayoosh Pareek, MD, sends text messages to patients who have opted in. Messages include visit follow-ups, appointment-related information, and requests for feedback or reviews about the patient's experience. Messages do not contain medical test results or diagnoses.

How you opt in. Patients opt in by checking the text message consent box on the practice's intake form, or by giving verbal consent to staff at check-in, which is recorded in the patient's chart. The consent language reads:

"I agree to receive appointment-related and feedback text messages from Dr. Ayoosh Pareek's office at the mobile number provided. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of receiving care."

Message frequency. Message frequency varies, typically no more than a few messages per visit.

Cost. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile plan.

Opting out. Reply STOP to any message at any time to stop receiving texts. You will receive one confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you opt in again.

Help. Reply HELP for assistance, or contact the office at 212.606.1493.

Not required for care. Consenting to text messages is not a condition of receiving treatment.

Carriers. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

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