Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART III. Medical Assistance Manual |
Chapter 1163. Inpatient Hospital Services |
SubChapter B. HOSPITALS AND HOSPITAL UNITS UNDER COST REIMBURSEMENT PRINCIPLES |
Section 1163.451a. Clarification of the term in writingstatement of policy
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(a) The term in writing in § 1163.451(h) (relating to general payment policy) includes orders that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.
(b) Written orders transmitted by electronic means must be electronically encrypted or transmitted by other technological means designed to protect and prevent access, alteration, manipulation or use by any unauthorized person.
The provisions of this § 1163.451a adopted July 16, 2010, effective July 17, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 3963.