10 Things Your BAA MUST Cover and Why

You already know that you need to have a signed BAA with anyone that handles your Protected Health Information (PHI), but can you explain the key reasons why? Here are 10 need-to-know items before you sign yours.

What is a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, and Why Do I Need One?

If your practice is currently using a medical teleconferencing service (telemed), or if you are considering using one, you should know that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the recently-finalized (March 2013) Rules promulgated thereunder, consider the provider of such service to be a “business associate.” HIPAA defines a business […]