About the Course
Introduction
This CLE course will provide new attorneys with a comprehensive overview of regulatory considerations when using electronic contracts and signatures (e-contracts and e-signatures) in the healthcare industry. The panelist will discuss regulatory compliance in accordance with HIPAA, ESIGN, UETA, and FDA as well as an overview of the most recent CMS guidance. The panelist will also address risk assessments that covered entities must balance in each transaction and offer best practices for compliance.
Description
With the expanded use of electronic transactions and e-signatures in healthcare, it is vital that counsel understand the complex and overlapping regulatory landscape to assist clients with remaining compliant.
The use of e-signatures is allowed under HIPAA, but users must have systems in place to ensure the agreement or authorization is legal and secure so that private health information is not at risk. Additionally, most healthcare providers will also need to comply with CMS and other regulatory signature requirements. Basic compliance mistakes when using e-signatures can expose healthcare providers to potential liability.
Listen as our authoritative panelist provides a comprehensive overview of the use of e-signatures and e-contracts in the healthcare industry and related regulatory requirements. The panelist will discuss risk assessments that covered entities must balance in each transaction and offer best practices for compliance.
Presented By
Ms. Graham is a Healthcare and Business Attorney at Holt Law, where she helps healthcare providers, wellness entrepreneurs, and organizations navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance and state licensing. She advises a broad spectrum of entities, including Management Services Organizations (MSOs), licensed care facilities, and medical and wellness practices, on everything from business formation to operational compliance and contract review. Ms. Graham is known for her ability to distill complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable, and accessible guidance. As a speaker and legal advocate, she is driven by a desire to spark meaningful change within the healthcare industry. Her overarching mission is to empower healthcare professionals to build compliant, thriving practices that ultimately improve patient care and expand community access to vital health services.
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This 60-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.0 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- schedule
1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
I. Introduction
II. Regulatory considerations for e-signatures and e-contracts
A. HIPAA
B. CMS
C. ESIGN
D. UETA
E. FDA
III. Risk assessments for covered entities
IV. Best practices for compliance
The panelist will review these and other important considerations:
- What are the legal issues surrounding e-contracts and e-signatures in the healthcare industry?
- What is the interplay between HIPAA, Medicare, ESIGN, UETA, and FDA, and how does this impact electronic healthcare contracts?
- What are best practices for compliance when using e-contracts and e-signatures in healthcare transactions?
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