MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
23-1513m Stay Informed for 2024: Updates for Electronic Signatures and Expiration Dates, Medical Information Definitions, and Data Exchange of Health Information
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
California Assembly Bills 1697, 254, and 352 now allow electronic signatures for medical information releases and genetic test results, expand the definition of medical information to include reproductive/sexual health app data, and require real-time health information exchange among certain entities by January 31, 2024. Authorization forms must now include expiration dates (up to one year unless specifically requested longer) and meet specific formatting requirements.
Action Required
By January 31, 2024: Update all medical information release authorization forms to include 14-point font minimum, specific expiration dates (up to one year), and instructions for accessing copies. Administrative staff must implement electronic signature capabilities for medical releases and genetic test results. For applicable entities, establish real-time data exchange compliance with California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework.