With the advancement of digitalization, the healthcare sector has experienced significant changes and overcome various challenges, especially in document management and handling sensitive data. In this scenario, one technology draws attention: digital signature. In addition to modernizing the processes, the solution enhances their efficiency and security.
In Brazil, the Law14.063/2020Regulates the use of electronic signatures in interactions between individuals and private institutions with the Public Authority. With this, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories that adopt this solution experience various advantages. Among them, we can highlight the elimination of paper use, which reduces operational costs and generates a lower environmental impact. According to a survey conducted by ZapSign, a startup specializing in digital document signing, more than 400 million sheets of paper have been saved through electronic signatures on over 40 million documents.
Additionally, there is a reduction in the waiting time to obtain signatures and locate records, bringing new agility to the services. We can also mention the increase in data security as a positive factor, since digital signatures must also meet specific compliance and regulatory requirements in the healthcare sector, ensuring that the signed documents comply with current legal standards. In Brazil, theGeneral Data Protection Law (LGPD)imposes strict requirements on the handling and storage of personal information.
Getúlio Santos, founder and CEO ofZapSign, notes: “Digitalization in healthcare is not just a momentary need, but a movement to improve the efficiency and safety of processes. Automating workflows reduces the possibility of human error, increasing the accuracy and reliability of daily operations.”
The adoption of digital signatures contributes to greater transparency and traceability of processes. Each digital signature is unique and linked to a specific signer, allowing verification and tracking of who signed the document and when it was done. This is especially important in a hospital environment, where accuracy and responsibility are crucial.
“Digital signatures also facilitate collaboration between different healthcare professionals and institutions. Documents can be signed and shared electronically, eliminating the need for face-to-face meetings or the exchange of physical papers,” adds Getúlio.
The trend is that electronic signatures will continue to expand into various sectors. According to the reportPINTEC Semestral, according to IBGE, almost 85% of the interviewed companies reported using at least one digital technology in their processes. According to the report of theGrand View ResearchThe forecast is that by 2030, the subscription market will reach a revenue of 40 billion dollars, representing a 36.2% increase.
