Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

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Nix Denials With These E-Signature Facts

Question: Electronic signatures seem like the easiest route to go with so many of our visits being performed virtually. What are Medicare’s rules on e-signatures? Alabama Subscriber Answer: Electronic signatures are valid — with some stipulations, indicates Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance. First, it’s critical to understand that you can’t just generate a signature with your EHR. Your practice’s [...]
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