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Why do you even need a Business Associate Agreement?

HIPAA regulations and the HITECH Act mandate that a Covered Entity establish a written contract with a Business Associate in a number of instances, including whenever a Business Associate "manages" Protected Health Information on behalf of a Covered Entity.  Our Business Associate Agreement Model Contract is a quick, simple solution for both Covered Entities and Business Associates.

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Why should you buy our Business Associate Agreement Model Contract? 

• It's HITECH and HIPAA Compliant - The provisions in our model Business Associate Agreement meet the requirements of both HIPAA and the HITECH Act.
• It's QUICK and EASY.  For most small practices/businesses this agreement is a "right out of the box" solution. You can literally just fill in the blanks on the Business Associate Agreement Template, print it out and you're ready to go. 
• You can REUSE IT.  Your business entity/practice can reuse the Business Associate Agreement Template for each and every Business Associate/Covered Entity relationship requiring a Business Associate Agreement.  For full details on limitations of use, please read our Terms of Use.
• Its CUSTOMIZABLE.  Even though the Business Associate Agreement Template was developed to be an "out of the box" solution for small practices and businesses, the supporting annotated documents and user's guide walk you through the contract identifying potential issues and making suitable modifications to the agreement.
• You'll KNOW What You're SIGNING - Sooner or later, someone from another practice or business is going to put their version of a Business Associate Agreement in front of you.  Our annotated agreement and user's guide helps you fully understand what you are committing your organization to when you sign on their dotted line.  Moreover, you will be able to better identify any pitfalls or omissions the "other guys" may have in their agreement.
• You can download it RIGHT NOW! - As soon as you complete your purchase you will receive an e-mail with instructions for downloading your copy of the Business Associate Agreement and supporting documentation.

Here's what you get when you purchase our Business Associate Agreement Model Contract

• The Business Associate Agreement Template - You'll receive a HIPAA/HITECH compliant Business Associate Agreement in both Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe (.pdf) formats. The MS Word version is fully editable and is ready for you to simply fill in the appropriate blanks.  The extra .pdf version serves as a handy reference.
• An Annotated Version of the Business Associate Agreement - The Contract annotated in PDF format Contains embedded commentary and references/citations to the HITECH Act and related regulations (.pdf file).
• Business Associate Agreement User's Guide - Contains a step by step analysis of each clause in the Business Associate Agreement Template, with commentary and links to additional information.  It will provide you with insight into the relevant legal issues and will keep stakeholders informed with regard to the essential terms of the agreement.
• The Relevant Sections from the HITECH Act - For you're reference, you will receive Sections 13401, 13402, 13404 and 13408 of the HITECH Act (.pdf files).  
• Supporting Links - The Business Associate Agreement and supporting documents link to the relevant statutory/regulatory authority that underpins each clause in the agreement. 
• A Free Gift - You also receive a complementary copy of The Security Rule under HITECH: a Business Associate?s Perspective in .pdf format. Absolutely Free!

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