What information do I need to collect to use ZACC?

The following information should be collected on the new patient history form (for an example of a form you could use download the example form on our website under “Product” and then “Downloads”):

• Full Name
• Social Security Number (desired but NOT required)
• Birth Date
• Address
• Years at Current Address  (if less than 3 years at current address collect previous address)
• Rent/Own home
• Years at Current Employer
• Occupation (Professional/Executive, Sales/Administrative, Trade/Technical, Military Officer, Military Enlisted)
• Source of Income (Employed, Unemployment Compensation, Retired, None)

Do I have to tell a patient when we check their credit?

In Vermont and New York, unlike most states, there is a legal requirement to have a signature from the responsible party authorizing you to obtain a credit report before you use ZACC to obtain a credit grade.   Even if this were not a legal requirement, we believe it is appropriate that each of your patients or responsible parties be formally notified you are going to be obtaining a credit report.

For suggested language — see the bottom of the new patient history form available on our websites under “Product” and then “Downloads.”

PRACTICE USERS AGREE THAT THEY HAVE COMPLIED WITH THIS LAW WHEN THEY CLICK “SAVE AND GRADE.”