Business Associate requirements are among the most complicated of HIPAA chores for covered entities. Why? Because they are forcing covered entities to complete organizational wide investigations of all parties including third party relationships handling or associated with HIPAA matters. This means reviewing, restructuring, reevaluating and possibly revamping their contractual relationships.

All "business associate" agreements are part of the "workforce" discussed in the HIPAA compliancy statute. Covered Entities need to understand how it is sharing PHI or Protected Health Information across all relationships of business associates and the "workforce". There are complex and time consuming steps involved in deciding who are the associates and workforce. Are you working towards HIPAA Compliancy? Connect now to www.ibhealth.net and get connected and informed. Become HIPAA prosperous! Ron