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Business Associate Agreement Template

HIPAA-compliant Business Associate Agreement (BAA) template. Required when sharing PHI with vendors, contractors, or service providers.

What's Included

Core BAA Provisions

All HIPAA-required terms for PHI protection and handling

Security Safeguards

Required administrative, physical, and technical safeguards

Breach Notification Terms

Required breach notification procedures and timelines

Subcontractor Requirements

Flow-down provisions for subcontractors accessing PHI

Termination Provisions

Return or destruction of PHI upon agreement termination

Amendment Language

Provisions for regulatory updates and agreement modifications

Table of Contents

  1. 1.Definitions
  2. 2.Obligations of Business Associate
  3. 3.Permitted Uses and Disclosures
  4. 4.Security Safeguard Requirements
  5. 5.Reporting Obligations
  6. 6.Breach Notification Procedures
  7. 7.Subcontractor Requirements
  8. 8.Access to PHI
  9. 9.Amendment of PHI
  10. 10.Accounting of Disclosures
  11. 11.Termination
  12. 12.General Provisions

How to Use This Template

1

Download & Review

Download the template and review all provisions. Understand HIPAA BAA requirements and when a BAA is legally required.

2

Customize for Your Relationship

Update party names, addresses, and service descriptions. Specify the exact scope of PHI access and permitted uses.

3

Legal Review

Have your legal counsel review the agreement. Ensure it adequately protects your organization and meets all HIPAA requirements.

4

Execute & Maintain

Obtain signatures from authorized representatives. Maintain a copy in your BAA inventory and review annually.