Business Associate Agreement Policy Template
Requirements for establishing and managing Business Associate Agreements per §164.308(b).
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Business Associate Agreement Policy for HIPAA must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives and regulatory references.
BAA Requirements
Mandatory provisions in all Business Associate Agreements.
Due Diligence
Evaluating business associates before engagement.
Ongoing Monitoring
Periodic review of BA compliance and security practices.
Breach and Termination
Handling BA breaches and agreement termination.
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Policy Details
Other HIPAA Templates
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
PHI use and disclosure requirements.
Breach identification and reporting procedures.
Technical policies for controlling access to ePHI per §164.312(a).
Mechanisms for recording and examining access to ePHI per §164.312(b).
Policies to protect ePHI from improper alteration or destruction per §164.312(c).
Technical safeguards for protecting ePHI during electronic transmission per §164.312(e).
Establishes procedures for responding to emergencies affecting ePHI systems per §164.308(a)(7).