tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2021 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Remember HIPAA Privacy at Check-In

Question: The family practice I work for is the only medical office in our small town. We always use a sign-in sheet because we do get fairly busy and try to keep our visits in order. Recently, we heard that it’s not a good idea to utilize a sign-in system because of HIPAA privacy. Is it OK to still use them? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: Yes, many practices still ask patients to write on the sign-in sheet when they present for a visit, and that’s perfectly fine. Sign-in sheets can be a bone of contention among HIPAA...

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