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compliant HIPAA release form must, at the very least, contain the following information: A description of the information that will be used/disclosed. The purpose for which the information will be disclosed. The name of the person or entity to whom the information will be disclosed.

Many countries in the world have adopted an electronic signature law or recognize electronic signatures. The form of electronic signature meets the definition of a valid electronic signature under the vast majority of those laws.

Very broadly, electronic signatures are a category of methods for signing a document. eSignature is a classic example here. Fast to set up and extremely simple for signers to use, eSignatures are found in everything from business contracts to offers of employment, from invoices to purchase orders.

Does HIPAA allow electronic signatures? HIPAA allows electronic signatures provided the document being signed electronically complies with federal and State contract laws and provided any Protected Health Information (PHI) in the document is protected from unauthorized access and impermissible disclosures.

Q: Do I need to notarize the signed form? A: No. The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not require you to notarize authorization forms or have a witness. Though taking the time to fill out an authorization form and get a patient's signature is an extra step, it's an important one that you can't afford to overlook.

Unfortunately, although all release forms must be HIPAA-compliant, there is no standard form. Many health care providers have their own forms, and, if you can plan in advance, you should use the forms of as many of the providers (doctors, hospitals, clinics) that may be involved in the patient's care.

This form should include specific details such as the person or organization being authorized, the person or organization being sent the information, the nature of the information being shared, the reason for the disclosure of information, and important statements that the patient needs to understand before they sign.