Which company below is considered a business associate in HIPAA?
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According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), any organization that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits protected health information (PHI) on behalf of a HIPAA-covered entity is a business associate. This critical distinction helps determine which companies must sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and adhere to HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules.
