Reader Question:
Know the Facts on HIPAA Authorization End Dates
Published on Fri Dec 02, 2022
Question: I’ve noticed that our patient forms pertaining to the HIPAA say they last for one year from the date signed. Can this be adjusted to make less paperwork for our front desk staff? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) says the HIPAA Privacy Rule notes that all authorization forms need to have an expiration date. The [...]