Business Associate Statement Clause Samples
A Business Associate Statement is a contractual provision that outlines the responsibilities and obligations of a business associate when handling protected health information (PHI) on behalf of a covered entity, typically under HIPAA regulations. This clause specifies the standards for safeguarding PHI, including requirements for confidentiality, permitted uses and disclosures, and breach notification procedures. Its core function is to ensure compliance with privacy laws and to allocate responsibility for the proper handling of sensitive health information between the parties.
Business Associate Statement. In the paragraphs that follow under this section, the term “BA Statement” will refer to this section of the Contract, the term “Business Associate” will refer to the Consultant, and the term “Covered Entity” will refer to the Plan. The purpose of this BA Statement is to satisfy certain standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA) and regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (the HIPAA Regulations) and other applicable laws, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, as applicable. The Covered Entity wishes to disclose certain information (Information) to Business Associate pursuant to the terms of the Contract, some of which may constitute Protected Health Information (PHI). The Covered Entity desires and directs Business Associate to share PHI with other Business Associates of the Covered Entity. In consideration of mutual promises below and exchange of information pursuant to this BA Statement, the parties agree as follows:
Business Associate Statement. In the paragraphs that follow under this section, the term “BA Statement” will refer to this section of the Contract, the term “Business Associate” will refer to the UM Vendor, and the term “Covered Entity” will refer to the Plan. The purpose of this BA Statement is to satisfy certain standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA) and regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (the HIPAA Regulations) and other applicable laws, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, as applicable. The Covered Entity wishes to disclose certain information (Information) to Business Associate pursuant to the terms of the Contract, some of which may constitute Protected Health Information (PHI). The Covered Entity desires and directs Business Associate to share PHI with other Business Associates of the Covered Entity. In consideration of mutual promises below and exchange of information pursuant to this BA Statement, the parties agree as follows:
Business Associate Statement. In the paragraphs that follow under this section, the term “BA Statement” shall refer to this section of the Contract, the term “