If you're launching a private practice, there's one document you must have in place before working with vendors who access patient data: the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what a BAA is, who needs to sign one, and how to make sure you're protected.
Whether you're using a cloud-based EHR, outsourcing your billing, or working with a marketing agency — if they touch protected health information (PHI), they need a BAA.
 
Tune in to learn:

What a Business Associate Agreement actually does
Real-world examples of vendors who require a BAA
The simple steps to get your agreements in place
What can happen if you skip this critical compliance step
Protecting patient data isn’t optional — and neither is this conversation.

 
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
HHS.gov - Business Associate Guidance
 
Action Steps

Make a list of all vendors you work with
Identify who has access to PHI
Request and sign BAAs before sharing patient information
Store signed BAAs in your practice’s compliance folder

 
Make sure you download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice.
Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice
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