HIPAA:
Are Your BA Agreements Risk Magnets? Find Out Here
Published on Tue Jun 11, 2013
Heads up: Regulations apply to any vendor or subcontractor. Federal scrutiny — and penalties — for patient privacy breaches are intensifying and expanding to include the agreements your facility has with various business associates (BAs). Diminish your risks by ensuring your BA agreements meet the latest requirements. Definition: A “business associate,” according to HIPAA information from the U.S. Department of [...]