My Technology Company Says They Aren’t a BA. What do I do?

We have had a rash of these type questions lately.  Personally, I don’t understand why so many technology companies are fighting this concept.  It is really, really hard for anyone to meet the Security Rule requirements without an IT Department or IT Support Company....

Do Your BA Due Diligence

Long gone are the days that you pull down a template Business Associate Agreement and everyone just signs it.  BAs may not understand the extent of their obligations under HIPAA.  You need to confirm your agreements plus check what they are really doing to comply. I...

Seriously, HIPAA Enforcement Really is Changing

HIPAA was a big scary thing in 2003 and it turned out to be nothing but a waste of my time and money.  Don’t try to scare me with that again. I hear it often enough to feel pretty sure it is a belief many hold and only some voice.  Whether people say it outwardly or...