Business Associate Agreement
Definition
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a legally binding document required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It ensures that business associates (entities or individuals that perform certain functions or activities involving the use or disclosure of protected health information on behalf of a covered entity) will uphold the same standards of privacy and security as the covered entity itself.
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