The Business Associate Agreement Template is meant for Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty agencies that contract with individuals and vendors to provide services and will have access to PHI. The Business Associate is now held responsible at the same level as the covered entity regarding the HIPAA Security Rule as well as breach notification requirements. Includes fully editable Microsoft Word Template and a PDF copy of the Template with Drafter's Comments to walk you through the agreement. Items covered include: Compliance with applicable law, permissible uses, limitations, documentation, disclosures of PHI and security of ePHI.