Nicole is developing an agreement that will be used between the hospital and the health care clearing house. This agreement will require the two parties to protect the privacy of data exchanged. This is called a

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A business associate agreement is a contract between a covered entity (such as a hospital) and a business associate (such as a health care clearinghouse) that requires the parties to protect the privacy and security of any protected health information that is exchanged. This agreement is required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.

Nicole Is Developing an Agreement That Will Be Used Between