"Name stamp vs. signature stamp"

A name stamp just contains an image of your name. Signature stamps contain a replica of a person’s actual signature. The use of a signature stamp does not satisfy clinician signature requirements. Medicaid does not recognize signature stamps and notes signed with such will be subject to refund requests. In addition to reimbursement concerns, signature stamps pose a risk in other ways such as being used fraudulently. Anyone possessing a signature stamp needs to be the sole holder of the stamp and should understand the liability implications if the stamp gets into the wrong hands. The holder is responsible for the security of the stamp and for maintaining a log of when and how the stamp was used. Regular audits of the security and appropriate use of the stamp should be conducted. The bottom line with signature stamps is that the risks far out weigh the benefits.