HIPAA and Business Associates

The enactment of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) significantly impacted the healthcare industry with the implementation of HIPAA Privacy, Security, Breach Notification and Administrative Rules. These rules affect how health care providers, medical plans, and healthcare clearinghouses operate daily, and require oversight over certain aspects of their relationships with some external contractors and vendors. This course defines what a Business Associate is and what a Business Associate Agreement is and helps to understand HIPAA requirements of business associates.