When must a Healthsource Chiropractic franchisee begin using the HSC Electronic Sign-In Procedures?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The undersigned, being a HealthSource Chiropractic franchisee, acknowledges and agrees to use the HIPAA forms and other items supplied by HSC as it pertains to marketing to patients, including, without limitation, patient authorization forms, the Electronic Sign-In Procedures, the HSWorx Electronic Opt In methods and HIPAA's Business Associate Agreement between HSC and my franchise. I agree to comply with all requirements and specifications relating to HIPAA. I acknowledge and agree that I must obtain patient authorization or consent before the patient will be subject to marketing by me, HS Worx or any other entity.
I understand that I must sign, date and return this marketing agreement and that I must use the forms identified-above in my franchise immediately.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, a Healthsource Chiropractic franchisee must begin using the HSC Electronic Sign-In Procedures immediately upon signing the marketing agreement. The franchisee acknowledges and agrees to use the HIPAA forms and other items supplied by HSC as it pertains to marketing to patients, including the Electronic Sign-In Procedures.
This requirement is part of a broader agreement to comply with all HIPAA requirements and specifications. The franchisee must obtain patient authorization or consent before subjecting patients to marketing efforts by the franchisee, HS Worx, or any other entity.
The franchisee signifies their responsibility for using these forms immediately by signing, dating, and returning the marketing agreement. This immediate implementation ensures that all marketing activities align with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards from the outset of the franchise operation.