Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1149 - DENTISTS' SERVICES
PROVIDER PARTICIPATION
Section 1149.43a - Clarification of the terms "in writing", "written" and "signature"-statement of policy

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 1149.43a

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The terms "in writing" and "written" in § 1149.43(7) and (8) (relating to requirements for dental records) include prescriptions that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.

(b) Written prescriptions transmitted by electronic means must be electronically encrypted or transmitted by other technological means designed to protect and prevent access, alteration, manipulation or use by any unauthorized person.

(c) The term "signature" in § 1149.43(8)(vi) includes a handwritten or electronic signature that is made in accordance with the Electronic Transaction Act (73 P. S. §§ 2260.101-2260.5101).

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