On www.ahima.org I found an article that talks about electronic health record (EHR) and the electronic signatures used in today’s electronic age. Because more and more providers in the health care industry utilize the EHR, it is very important to understand the electronic signature and how it is used. The article explains authentication and the differences between an electronic signature, authorship and attestation. The article also discusses the purposes for an electronic signature and the technology used to create an electronic signature. (Downing, 2013)
Authentication is the log-in process that allows a person access to the system that houses the EHR. Authentication is a valuable process because it puts responsibility on the user for the
Authentication is the log-in process that allows a person access to the system that houses the EHR. Authentication is a valuable process because it puts responsibility on the user for the