Under HIPAA, when a health care provider outsources billing, this individual is known as a

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HIPAA defines a business associate as any individual or organization that provides a service to a covered entity, involving the use or disclosure of protected health information. When a health care provider outsources their billing to a third-party vendor, that vendor becomes a business associate and is required to comply with HIPAA regulations. Choice A and B refer to specific job titles, while choice D is not a commonly used term for this role in the industry.

Under HIPAA, When a Health Care Provider Outsources Billing, This