General Surgery Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 18
Are You Breach Bound?
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Article Overview
This article explains how HIPAA-related breaches can arise from business associate relationships and why business associate agreements are a key compliance safeguard. It is relevant for healthcare providers, compliance staff, and practice administrators who oversee HIPAA privacy and security obligations. The piece references OCR guidance and recent settlement examples to illustrate why managing business associate arrangements matters.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices understand a common source of HIPAA exposure and the compliance importance of formal agreements with business associates.
What You Will Learn
- Why business associate relationships can create HIPAA breach risk
- Why business associate agreements are important in compliance programs
- How OCR guidance and enforcement actions relate to business associate oversight
- What types of organizations should pay attention to BAA management
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Privacy and security staff
- Medical office managers
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