If the only protected health information a business associate receives is a limited data set, does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require the covered entity to enter into both a business associate agreement and data use agreement with the business associate? Read More If the only protected health information a business associate receives is a limited data set, does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require the covered entity to enter into both a business associate agreement and data use agreement with the business associate?
Are the following entities considered “business associates” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule: US Postal Service, United Parcel Service, delivery truck line employees and/or their management? Read More Are the following entities considered “business associates” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule: US Postal Service, United Parcel Service, delivery truck line employees and/or their management?
When is a health care provider a business associate of another health care provider? Read More When is a health care provider a business associate of another health care provider?
Are accreditation organizations business associates of the covered entities they accredit? Read More Are accreditation organizations business associates of the covered entities they accredit?
Do physicians with hospital privileges have to enter into business associate contracts with the hospital? Read More Do physicians with hospital privileges have to enter into business associate contracts with the hospital?
Would business associate contracts in electronic form, with an electronic signature, satisfy the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s business associate contract requirements? Read More Would business associate contracts in electronic form, with an electronic signature, satisfy the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s business associate contract requirements?
Is a physician required to have business associate contracts with technicians such as plumbers, electricians or photocopy machine repairmen who provide repair services in a physician’s office? Read More Is a physician required to have business associate contracts with technicians such as plumbers, electricians or photocopy machine repairmen who provide repair services in a physician’s office?
Is a business associate contract required with organizations or persons where inadvertent contact with protected health information may result – such as in the case of janitorial services? Read More Is a business associate contract required with organizations or persons where inadvertent contact with protected health information may result – such as in the case of janitorial services?
Are covered entities that engage in joint activities under an organized health care arrangement (OHCA) required to have business associate contracts with each other? Read More Are covered entities that engage in joint activities under an organized health care arrangement (OHCA) required to have business associate contracts with each other?
Is a business associate contract required for a covered entity to disclose protected health information to a researcher? Read More Is a business associate contract required for a covered entity to disclose protected health information to a researcher?
