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Question 190

Under HIPAA and the HITECH Act, business associates who receive Protected Health Information (PHI) from covered entities must execute Business Associate Agreements and also?

    Correct Answer: D

    Under HIPAA and the HITECH Act, business associates who receive Protected Health Information (PHI) from covered entities must ensure that any subcontractors they use who will access PHI also enter into agreements to protect the information. This ensures that PHI is safeguarded throughout the entire chain of handling and processing.

Discussion
BhimeshOption: D

Agree with D. Have any subcontractors enter into agreements.