ContractBusiness Associate Agreement • March 11th, 2021
Contract Type FiledMarch 11th, 2021This Business Associate Agreement (BAA) incorporates HIPAA/HITECH Act requirements under the HHS Final Omnibus Rule (78 FR 5566, published 25 Jan 2013), effective 23 Sep 2013. This BAA is for use by MHS components outside of DHA. This BAA can serve as a separate agreement or may be used to modify an existing contract or other agreement between the MHS component and the business associate. It is also appropriate for new contracts or agreements. In each case, the MHS component should consult with the Contracting Officer or other POC and the Service-level privacy officials for completing and/or modifying this BAA as may be appropriate. At several points, bracketed language indicates where additional or different language may be needed, including specifics regarding breach response.
ContractBusiness Associate Agreement • November 18th, 2013
Contract Type FiledNovember 18th, 2013This Business Associate Agreement (BAA) incorporates HIPAA/HITECH Act requirements under the HHS Final Omnibus Rule (78 FR 5566, published 25 Jan 2013), effective 23 Sep 2013. This BAA is for use by MHS components outside of DHA. This BAA can serve as a separate agreement or may be used to modify an existing contract or other agreement between the MHS component and the business associate. It is also appropriate for new contracts or agreements. In each case, the MHS component should consult with the Contracting Officer or other POC and the Service-level privacy officials for completing and/or modifying this BAA as may be appropriate. At several points, bracketed language indicates where additional or different language may be needed, including specifics regarding breach response.