tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2020 Issue Q4

Reader Questions: Add These Electronic Signature Tips to Your HIPAA Wheelhouse

Question: Our practice still sees a majority of our Medicare beneficiaries via telehealth at our small practice. When we have them sign paperwork digitally, is there anything we need to do to ensure its HIPAA-compliant? Florida Subscriber Answer: Electronic signatures are actually not discussed in any of the HIPAA rules. In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance defers to the states on this matter. “Currently, no standards exist under HIPAA for electronic signatures. In the absence of specific standards, covered entities must ensure any electronic signature used will result in a legally binding contract...

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