tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2006 Issue 22

COMPLIANCE: Get A Clear Understanding Of Complicated Alternative-Signature Rules

Research your state's laws before you look into stamps or e-signatures.Your doctor's getting a hand cramp from signing all those forms and charts, so why not go with an alternative, such as an electronic signature or a signature stamp?Many states do allow physicians to use e-signatures or stamped signatures, and it's considered okay in certain settings, say attorneys. But the rules governing signature alternatives are complicated. You need to do your homework before you throw away the Sharpie. Attorneys offer the following tips:1) Pay attention to setting. For example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services specifically...

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