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Business Associate Agreement Compliance

Meaning

Business Associate Agreement Compliance refers to the mandatory adherence to the contractual and regulatory obligations established between a HIPAA-covered entity and its business associate. This compliance ensures that the business associate, who performs functions involving the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI), maintains the same level of privacy and security as the covered entity. It is a fundamental legal requirement for safeguarding patient data within the healthcare ecosystem. Failure to comply can result in significant legal and financial penalties.