Navigating Business Associate Agreements for Insurance Agents: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: As a health insurance agent, understanding the complexities of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is essential. One of the critical aspects of HIPAA is the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). What is included in a...
Step-by-Step: Establishing a BAA with Google for HIPAA
Are you using Google services to store or process protected health information (PHI)? If so, establishing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google is crucial to ensure your organization complies with HIPAA regulations. A BAA is a legally binding contract that...
3 Reasons Insurance Agents Need to Follow HIPAA
Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009. The inclusion of insurance agents was a response to the increasing use of electronic health records and the need to safeguard patients’ medical information. Besides the moral and...
HIPAA Risk Assessment for Insurance Agents: What to Expect
As an insurance agent, you may be wondering how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) impacts your business. The law aims to protect patient privacy, and as a provider of health insurance plans, you are required to adhere to its guidelines....