NEW STATE REGULATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR THE MO HEALTHNET PROGRAM

On November 30, 2017, a new state rule (13 CSR 65-3.050) will be effective for electronic signatures in the MO HealthNet Program.  The new rule establishes the basis on which health care providers and participants under Missouri Title XIX programs may use electronic signatures when validating services rendered and received. All providers are encouraged to review the requirements of the new rule.  There are specific requirements for any electronic signature system, including (but not limited to) the tracking of:  (1) User log-in and log-out dates and times; (2) User identification; (3) Device Identification; (4) Dates and times when records are created, updated, viewed, or modified; and (5) The process of affixing an electronic signature shall require at  least two (2) distinct identification components, such as an identification code and a password.

Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MODSS/bulletins/1c3454e