In this episode, attorney Arohi Kashyap uncovers the high privacy standards that come with working in the healthcare industry using a Business Associate Agreement.
This contract passes requirements of the United States HIPAA regulations on to companies engaged by hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare institutions.
Kashyap details:
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Basics of a Business Associate Agreement, including when it is needed;
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Key procedures for protecting private healthcare information; and
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Standards for managing data breach incidents.
Find the original contract here: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Attachment-D-Business-Associate-Agreement-BAA.pdf