Robin,
It is my understanding that NO business
associate agreement is needed between CEs that share PHI as long as both of
those entities are acting in their respective roles as CEs (as opposed to BAs.)
For example, when a provider hires a
clearinghouse to translate non-standard
Robin,
1)
The BAC would be in effect as long as the stated duration (in
the BAC).
2)
If the BA has no understanding of HIPAA, then, in all
probability, a CE would be precluded from sharing PHI with that BA.
3)
Usually, no BAC is needed for the purpose of sharing PHI for
treatment
My agency is entering into a contract with a pharmacist to provide free
brown bag checks for elderly citizens. These brown bag checks consist
of an elderly citizen bringing all the prescription drugs that they are
taking to the pharmacist and receiving counseling on medication management
by the
Would someone please address the advantages or disadvantages of an ACE
arrangement over an OHCA for 2 separate companies within a private practice?
Thanks very much
Vicki Saunders
Pain Clinic Associates, PC
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Robyn,
1) The term of the BA contract is as long as it itself
states.
2) Other than using another entity, I'm not sure. You
are responsible for whatever PHI they leak, unless you have that contract in
place makeing them responsible for their actons.
3) I think your list covers everything,
