Mobile App
A secured, managed application that enforces authentication, encryption, data partitioning, and offline capture with automatic sync to the EHR or archive.
A formal Healthcare Mobility Program documents how mobile access is authorized, authenticated, audited, and retained so patient care can occur securely off‑site. Clear rules reduce compliance risk, standardize consent capture, and preserve evidentiary records required by HIPAA and other authorities.
Organizations should adopt a program when mobile data access is routine, when remote consent or signatures are needed, or when clinicians regularly document care outside the EHR.
IT, compliance, and clinical leadership typically collaborate on policy, technical settings, and training before rollout.
A secured, managed application that enforces authentication, encryption, data partitioning, and offline capture with automatic sync to the EHR or archive.
Role-based access, multi-factor authentication, and device enrollment ensure only authorized users and approved devices access protected health information.
Detailed audit trails capture signer identity, timestamps, IP/device metadata, and an immutable event history for every signed record.
Integrated electronic signature workflows allow lawful capture of patient consents and orders with an auditable certificate of completion.
APIs or HL7/FHIR connectors synchronize mobile-captured records with the primary EHR and downstream billing or reporting systems.
Written policies, role-specific procedures, and training reduce user error and ensure consistent consent and retention practices.
| Setting | Recommended Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | MFA plus device enrollment and session timeout |
| Offline Mode | Allow capture with encrypted local cache; automatic sync |
| Audit Retention | Retain A/V and logs for minimum 6 years |
| API Integration | FHIR or HL7 interface to EHR with scoped credentials |
Confirm that chosen platforms support required integrations, authentication methods, and compliance controls before deployment.
Verify platform certifications and available BAAs, and test end-to-end flows with a pilot group to confirm data mapping and access controls.
Target 24–72 hours depending on patient availability
Automatic sync within 15 minutes of connectivity
Keep audit logs and A/V per HIPAA and RON rules
Annual review of mobility policies and consent language
Notify affected parties within required regulatory timeframes
A clinical team needed remote signature capture for consent forms
NetSuite workflows required flexible signature capture across formats
| 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 | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Check vendor | Check vendor | Check vendor | Check vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |