The "Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act" ("HITECH Act") was signed into law on February 17, 2009 and takes effect February 17, 2010. It expands HIPAA privacy and security regulations. The two most important changes in the HITECH Act for business associates of HIPAA covered entities are (a) requirement that business associates comply directly with Security Rule provisions directing implementation of administrative, physical and technical safeguards for electronic protected health information and (b) expanded breach notification rules for both covered entities and their business associates.
This agreement is intended to work as a side agreement or collateral agreement to an existing or pending contract with a Business Associate that deals solely with HIPAA privacy issues. It is not intended to be the complete and final written expression of a services agreement between a health care provider and a contractor.
Wake North Carolina is a location-specific rider or collateral agreement aimed at ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule for business associates under the HITCH Act. This agreement is designed to outline the responsibilities and obligations of business associates (individuals or organizations that handle protected health information on behalf of covered entities) to safeguard the privacy and security of patient information. The Wake North Carolina Rider or Collateral Agreement serves as an addendum to the standard HIPAA Privacy Compliance Agreement for Business Associates, incorporating additional provisions and requirements specific to the state of North Carolina. By tailoring the agreement to local regulations, it ensures that business associates operating within Wake County, North Carolina, are fully compliant with both federal and state privacy laws. Some examples of specific types of Wake North Carolina Riders or Collateral Agreements to HIPAA Privacy Compliance Agreement for Business Associates HITCHCH Act may include: 1. Wake County-Specific Privacy Requirements: This rider may outline any additional privacy regulations imposed by Wake County that exceed the federal HIPAA Privacy Rule. It sets forth the obligations of the business associate to meet these county-specific requirements. 2. Wake County Data Breach Notification: This rider may establish the procedures and timeline for reporting data breaches to the relevant Wake County authorities or agencies, in addition to the federal reporting obligations under the HITCH Act. 3. Wake County Privacy Officer Designation: This rider may require business associates to appoint a specific individual as the Wake County Privacy Officer. The officer would be responsible for overseeing privacy compliance within Wake County, ensuring adherence to both state and federal regulations. 4. Wake County Training and Education: This rider may stipulate additional training and education requirements for business associates, covering Wake County-specific privacy policies, procedures, and best practices. This ensures that employees are well-informed about the nuances of compliance within the local context. It is important for business associates in Wake County, North Carolina, to carefully review their specific requirements and obligations as outlined in the Wake North Carolina Rider or Collateral Agreement. By doing so, they can ensure full compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITCH Act, and all other applicable state and federal privacy regulations.Wake North Carolina is a location-specific rider or collateral agreement aimed at ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule for business associates under the HITCH Act. This agreement is designed to outline the responsibilities and obligations of business associates (individuals or organizations that handle protected health information on behalf of covered entities) to safeguard the privacy and security of patient information. The Wake North Carolina Rider or Collateral Agreement serves as an addendum to the standard HIPAA Privacy Compliance Agreement for Business Associates, incorporating additional provisions and requirements specific to the state of North Carolina. By tailoring the agreement to local regulations, it ensures that business associates operating within Wake County, North Carolina, are fully compliant with both federal and state privacy laws. Some examples of specific types of Wake North Carolina Riders or Collateral Agreements to HIPAA Privacy Compliance Agreement for Business Associates HITCHCH Act may include: 1. Wake County-Specific Privacy Requirements: This rider may outline any additional privacy regulations imposed by Wake County that exceed the federal HIPAA Privacy Rule. It sets forth the obligations of the business associate to meet these county-specific requirements. 2. Wake County Data Breach Notification: This rider may establish the procedures and timeline for reporting data breaches to the relevant Wake County authorities or agencies, in addition to the federal reporting obligations under the HITCH Act. 3. Wake County Privacy Officer Designation: This rider may require business associates to appoint a specific individual as the Wake County Privacy Officer. The officer would be responsible for overseeing privacy compliance within Wake County, ensuring adherence to both state and federal regulations. 4. Wake County Training and Education: This rider may stipulate additional training and education requirements for business associates, covering Wake County-specific privacy policies, procedures, and best practices. This ensures that employees are well-informed about the nuances of compliance within the local context. It is important for business associates in Wake County, North Carolina, to carefully review their specific requirements and obligations as outlined in the Wake North Carolina Rider or Collateral Agreement. By doing so, they can ensure full compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITCH Act, and all other applicable state and federal privacy regulations.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.
