- Definition of a Business Associate (BA) - A Business Associate is defined as a business or person who is hired to assist with daily operations, and whose job requires them to have access to Protected Health Information.
- HIPAA requires written legal contracts with specific language ensuring that the BA handle all PHI according to HIPAA rules even when subcontracting.
All Interpreters hired by Springfield Clinic must take the training included in the following Powerpoint presentation, HIPAA: Providing 'Five Star' Privacy.