Business Associate Agreement

Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect sensitive health data with a legally robust Business Associate Agreement between covered entities and third-party service providers.

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When Do You Need a Business Associate Agreement?

A BAA is legally required whenever a covered entity shares Protected Health Information (PHI) with a third party for services such as IT support, billing, legal, or data hosting. If the third party could access PHI in any way, a signed BAA is essential to comply with HIPAA regulations.

Clear HIPAA Compliance

A BAA helps ensure your organization and partners fully comply with HIPAA regulations, reducing legal risk and penalties.

Defined Data Protection Responsibilities

Clearly outlines how PHI must be handled, stored, and safeguarded, ensuring mutual understanding between all parties.

Legal Safeguards Against Breaches

Establishes breach notification procedures and liability protections, helping you respond quickly and limit exposure in case of a data incident.
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What Should Be Included in a Business Associate Agreement?

A valid BAA should clearly define responsibilities around PHI protection, including permitted uses, security safeguards, breach notification procedures, and subcontractor requirements. It must also outline how PHI will be handled after termination of the agreement.

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Fill out your Cover Page

Contains the variables that allow you to customize an agreement to suit your specific needs. All negotiations happen in the Cover Page.

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Send for signature

The static structure that creates reliability. Standard Terms are identical for everyone.

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