Authorization Language
Explicit consent statement describing the patient's voluntary authorization to disclose specified PHI and acknowledgement of possible risks.
A clear post-live release establishes patient consent for sharing PHI created during live care, defines scope and retention, and reduces legal ambiguity. It protects patient privacy and helps providers demonstrate HIPAA-compliant disclosures.
The completing party should match the role recorded on the form (patient, guardian, or authorized agent) and provide identity verification when required.
Explicit consent statement describing the patient's voluntary authorization to disclose specified PHI and acknowledgement of possible risks.
Precise description of the media or records covered (telehealth video, procedure images, audio, clinician notes), including dates or sessions.
Named recipients and the purpose of disclosure (research, publication, training, third-party review), limiting use to stated objectives.
Start and expiration dates or event-based termination (e.g., until publication or study end), and conditions for renewal.
Instructions for revoking authorization and any exceptions (e.g., disclosures already made cannot be undone).
Signature block for patient/agent with date, printed name, relationship to patient, and witness or notary fields if required by state or institutional policy.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Type | ESIGN-compliant electronic signature, capture intent and timestamp |
| Authentication | Email + SMS OTP or ID verification for higher assurance |
| Audit Trail | Enable full event log with IP, timestamp, and signer attribution |
| Storage | Encrypted PDF retention with role-based access control |
Maintain role-based access, routine backups, and a documented retention policy to meet HIPAA and institutional requirements.
| Criteria | Post-Live Release | Medical Records Release |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | media/recording use | healthcare record transfer |
| Typical Contents | videos, images, session notes | clinical charts, lab reports |
| Notarization | sometimes required | rarely required |
| Retention | 6+ years typical | governed by medical record retention rules |
| 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 | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Available (Premium) | Available | Available | Available | Limited |
| 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 |
A clinic used releases for educational videos and patient testimonials
A healthcare services team automated release collection for telehealth follow-up sessions