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HIPAA Compliant Vendor Selection

Meaning

HIPAA Compliant Vendor Selection is the critical administrative process of rigorously vetting and choosing third-party service providers who can demonstrate and contractually guarantee adherence to the standards set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This selection is mandatory for any vendor, termed a Business Associate, that will create, receive, maintain, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) on behalf of a Covered Entity, such as a clinic or health plan. The process ensures that the chosen partner upholds the required technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect patient data.