Parties
Clearly identify the patient and provider organization and include role or department details to avoid confusion over responsibilities.
A concise written agreement establishes clear consent, defines permitted uses, and creates an audit trail for HIPAA compliance and institutional policy.
The Healthcare Image Agreement is completed by clinicians, administrative staff, researchers, or patients when images are created or used outside routine treatment documentation.
Institutions retain a signed copy to support compliance, respond to access requests, and demonstrate the scope and duration of permitted image use.
Clearly identify the patient and provider organization and include role or department details to avoid confusion over responsibilities.
Define what images are covered by type, date range, and identifiers so consent applies only to specified items.
List allowed activities (treatment, teaching, research, publication) and exclude any uses requiring separate consent.
State which third parties may receive images and under what safeguards or contractual protections they operate.
Include required technical and administrative safeguards, encryption expectations, and mention any required BAAs for PHI handling.
Specify how long consent remains effective and the process for revoking consent, including any limitations after publication or deidentification.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code |
| Consent Disclosure | Present consumer disclosure when required |
| File Format | Store signed PDF/A with metadata |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and event log |
Select a platform that supports secure upload, audit trails, and required integrations with your imaging and EHR systems.
Date consent signed; controls what images are covered.
Acknowledge revocation requests promptly and document response dates.
Keep records for six years from creation or last effective date.
Maintain consent and image records per IRB-specified period.
If used, retain notarization journal per state rules.
Create image and record identifier immediately.
Present agreement to patient before non-routine use.
Obtain and verify signature and identity.
Store signed agreement with image metadata and audit trail.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |