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Is A Business Associate Considered A Covered Entity?

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Is A Business Associate Considered A Covered Entity? What Is a “Business Associate?” A “business associate” is a person or entity that performs certain functions or activities that involve the use or disclosure of protected health information on behalf of, or provides services to, a covered entity. What is a covered entity or business associate

What Is A Hipaa Hybrid Entity?

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What Is A Hipaa Hybrid Entity? A HIPAA hybrid entity is an entity that performs some business functions (“healthcare functions”) that are functions that a covered entity performs (that is, it performs covered functions, defined as any activity that would make the entity a healthcare provider, a health plan, or a healthcare clearinghouse), and also