Key Takeaways:
- eSignatures for Healthcare make it easier for patients to complete intake and consent forms before visits.
- Healthcare providers can speed up workflows, reduce paperwork errors, and ensure compliance.
- Adding eSign with NotaryLive helps create a smoother, more modern patient experience.
Audio Summary
If you work in healthcare, you already know: intake and consent paperwork can be a pain—for your staff and your patients. Between printing, scanning, faxing, and chasing signatures, it’s easy to waste valuable time before care even begins.
Good news: there’s a better way. With eSignatures for Healthcare, you can streamline the entire intake process—making things faster, easier, and more secure.
Which healthcare forms can patients sign electronically?
Patients can electronically sign most routine forms that require informed consent. For example:
- New Patient Forms
- Consent to Treatment
- Consent to Telehealth
- Acknowledgment Forms
- Financial Responsibility Agreements
These documents are all essential—and time-sensitive. By switching to eSign, you help patients complete everything ahead of their visit, from the comfort of home.
How does eSignatures for healthcare make intake better for your team and your patients?
Using eSignatures for Healthcare in your intake process benefits everyone involved and helps manage organizational risk:
For patients:
- No printing, scanning, or mailing required
- Less time in the waiting room
- A simpler, more modern healthcare experience through an esign for intake and consent process
For providers:
- Clients return signed forms with fewer delays
- Lower risk of lost or incomplete paperwork
- Faster onboarding and reduced administrative workload
Is eSigning legally valid for healthcare forms?
Yes. Under the ESIGN Act and UETA, electronic signatures are legally recognized in all 50 states. They’re fully valid for most healthcare forms—so long as the platform you use meets the right security and verification standards.
NotaryLive ensures every eSign session is:
- Secure and encrypted
- Timestamped and auditable
- Backed by proper identity verification
This helps your organization maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.
Can you combine eSign and notarization?
Absolutely. Some forms—like medical power of attorney or certain financial agreements—may need to be notarized in addition to signed.
With NotaryLive, you can handle both in one seamless platform. Patients can:
- Use eSignatures for healthcare documents
- Connect with a live online notary
- Complete everything remotely in minutes
This saves time and removes the need for separate appointments or in-person visits.
Getting started with eSign through NotaryLive
NotaryLive makes it easy to use eSign with your existing healthcare workflows. You can:
- Upload and send forms directly to patients
- Use reusable templates for common intake documents
- Track signatures and completion in real-time
- Access 24/7 support for your team
Whether you’re a private practice or a large health system, eSignatures for Healthcare can scale with your needs—and help improve the intake experience from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can patients sign forms from their phone or tablet? Definitely. NotaryLive is mobile-friendly and works from any device with internet access.
Q: How long does it take to complete an eSign session? Most forms can be signed and returned in just a few minutes.
