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Business Associate Agreement Policy Template

Requirements for establishing and managing Business Associate Agreements per §164.308(b).

What This Policy Covers

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.

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.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and regulatory references.

2

BAA Requirements

Mandatory provisions in all Business Associate Agreements.

3

Due Diligence

Evaluating business associates before engagement.

4

Ongoing Monitoring

Periodic review of BA compliance and security practices.

5

Breach and Termination

Handling BA breaches and agreement termination.

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