ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2014 Issue 17
Spruce Up Your BAAs: Do your 'pre-existing' BAAs need an update?
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Article Overview
This article covers the need to update pre-existing business associate agreements in response to federal health information privacy requirements. It focuses on the compliance context, key contract provisions that can affect risk allocation, and the timing expectations for breach notification. The piece is relevant to healthcare compliance staff, privacy officers, attorneys, and administrators responsible for vendor contracts and HIPAA-related documentation.
Why This Topic Matters
Business associate agreements are a core HIPAA compliance document, and outdated language can increase organizational exposure if a vendor mishandles protected health information. This article helps readers understand why agreement review matters and what broad contract areas deserve attention before amendments are finalized.
What You Will Learn
- Why pre-existing business associate agreements may need to be amended
- Which broad contract terms can affect liability and compliance risk
- How breach notification timing is addressed in the compliance discussion
- Why careful review of agreement language matters before signing amendments
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Privacy and security officers
- Healthcare attorneys
- Practice managers
- Administrative leaders responsible for vendor contracts
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