HIPAA Practice Question: What is a business associate under HIPAA? | CyberCertPrep
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What is a business associate under HIPAA?
A.Any employee of a hospital
B.A person or entity that performs functions involving PHI on behalf of a covered entity
C.A patient's family member
D.A state health department
Why B is correct
A business associate is a person or organization that performs certain functions or activities involving PHI on behalf of, or provides services to, a covered entity.
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