Speed Up Patient Onboarding with BoldSign E-Signatures


Patient onboarding is the gateway to quality healthcare but selecting an e-signature system that doesn’t meet specific requirements often leads to delays, errors, and frustration. BoldSign’s HIPAA-compliant eSignature platform offers a safe and secure solution you should consider using. Trusted by numerous healthcare customers, BoldSign is the optimal choice for streamlining patient onboarding.
To make an informed decision, read our detailed blog below to learn more about its transformative features.
Why Modern Patient Onboarding Matters
Patient onboarding sets the foundation for a positive healthcare experience, fostering trust and satisfaction. A modern, digital-first approach transforms this critical step:
Time-Saving: Digital workflows allow patients to complete forms quickly, reducing wait times.
Accurate: Automated data capture minimizes errors, ensuring reliable patient records.
Secure and Compliant: HIPAA-compliant systems protect sensitive data, maintaining trust and regulatory standards.
Patient-Friendly: Intuitive interfaces and seamless processes enhance the patient experience.
It’s the ideal choice for healthcare providers aiming to elevate patient satisfaction.
BoldSign vs. Traditional Onboarding: A Comparison
To highlight BoldSign’s impact, here’s how it stacks up against traditional paper-based onboarding:
Feature | BoldSign | Traditional Paper-Based |
Speed | Forms sent and signed in minutes via email or SMS. | Days or weeks for mailing, signing, and returning forms. |
Accessibility | Patients sign on any device, no account needed. | Requires in-person visits or printing/scanning. |
Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, eIDAS-compliant with audit trails and secure authentication. | Risk of data breaches and lost documents. |
Automation | Automated reminders and integration reduce manual work. | Manual follow-ups and data entry. |
Patient Experience | Guided signing with tooltips and multilingual support. | Confusing forms and long wait times. |
Cost | Free plan available; paid plans start at $5/month. | High costs for printing, mailing, and storage. |
BoldSign vs. Other eSignature Solutions
BoldSign outshines competitors like DocuSign, PandaDoc, Dropbox Sign, and Adobe Sign with its healthcare-focused, HIPAA-compliant platform. Its affordable plans (starting at $15/month for HIPAA compliance), audit trails, and patient-friendly features like SMS signing and multilingual support make it the top choice for streamlining patient onboarding.
For a deeper look at why BoldSign leads the pack, explore our detailed blog.
How BoldSign Transforms Patient Onboarding
BoldSign’s robust features streamline every aspect of onboarding, making it faster, safer, and more engaging for patients and providers. Here’s how:
Digital Forms Anywhere, Anytime: Patients complete forms like consent agreements, medical histories, or insurance details on their phone or computer, no printing required. The drag-and-drop editor lets providers create custom forms in minutes.
SMS Signature Requests: Patients receive secure SMS links to sign urgent documents, ideal for telehealth consents or patients without email access.
Automated Workflows: Schedule form delivery and set reminders to ensure timely completion, reducing staff follow-up time by up to 80%.
Secure and Compliant: HIPAA, GDPR, and eIDAS compliance, plus email/SMS OTP and access code authentication, protect patient data. Audit trails track every action for transparency.
Reusable Templates: Save time with prebuilt templates for intake forms, consents, or discharge papers, ensuring consistency and reducing errors.
No Signer Account Needed: Patients sign instantly without creating an account, making the process hassle-free.
Bulk Sending: Send forms to multiple patients at once with a single link, perfect for group onboarding or clinics with high patient volumes.
User-Friendly Design: Guided signing, tooltips, and 14-language support ensure patients complete forms confidently, even if tech-averse.
Step-by-Step: Onboarding with BoldSign
Here’s how easy it is to use BoldSign for patient onboarding:
Sign Up: Create a free BoldSign account or log in.
Upload Forms: Add documents (e.g., intake or consent forms) from your device or cloud storage.
Add Recipients: Enter patient email addresses or phone numbers. Set signing order for multi-signer workflows.
Customize Fields: Drag and drop signature, text, or checkbox fields onto the document.
Send and Track: Send via email or SMS and monitor real-time status (sent, viewed, signed). Automated reminders keep things on track.
Patients receive a secure link, review the form, and sign with a few clicks—no account required.
FAQs
1. How does BoldSign ensure HIPAA compliance? BoldSign uses HIPAA-compliant encryption, secure authentication (email/SMS OTP, access codes), and audit trails to protect patient data, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and eIDAS standards.
2. Can patients without smartphones use BoldSign? Yes, patients can sign forms on any device with a browser, including computers or tablets. No account or app download is required, either.
3. How long does it take to set up BoldSign for onboarding? Providers can set up BoldSign in minutes. Upload forms, create templates with the drag-and-drop editor, and send documents via email or SMS in under 10 minutes.
4. What types of forms can I send with BoldSign? You can send any form in a supported format.
5. Is BoldSign suitable for small practices? Absolutely. BoldSign has a free plan and affordable paid plans (starting at $5/month), making it ideal for solo practices, and it can scale with you if you grow.
Get Started Today
Transform patient onboarding with the secure, efficient, and user-friendly BoldSign platform. Sign up for a free 30-day trial on the BoldSign website or request a demo to see it in action. Streamline your workflows, delight your patients, and focus on delivering exceptional care in 2025.
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Note: This blog was originally published at boldsign.com
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BoldSign is a secure, legally compliant e-signature solution for businesses and individuals. It simplifies document signing with a user-friendly platform and powerful API & SDK for easy integration. Send, sign, and manage contracts effortlessly.