Are WSMA and OHP aware of the costs and difficulties associated with the “patches” required for the various credentialing software programs?
The Legislature wrote the law and presumably considered a blend of cost and benefit issues when they authored the bill. OIC and OHP recognize that all change, even positive change carries costs. However, maintaining the status quo also imposes costs. We appreciate the costs and challenges incurred by all parties, those dealing with the current system and those attempting to make improvements. Digital Signatures: We understand Washington State law accepts digital signature and certainly includes L&I and DSHS. We were informed that acceptance by Medicare is “unknown.” If not acceptable by Medicare, then what provisions are in place? A proposed solution is to print the view of the screen with the electronic signature. Has this been assured as an acceptable substitute for “wet” signature by Medicare? The States cannot legislate a Federal program to participate in a state process. Medicare is not required to participate. In the event Medicare opts to participate, the then current federal st
