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Sign-In Sheets Still OK

Published on Wed Apr 17, 2024

Question: One of the physicians in my practice demands we use a sign-in sheet—he says that the sheets offer “proof” of a patient’s visit. Do sign-in sheets violate a patient’s rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that incidental exposures, like [...]
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