Updated Business Associate Agreement Model Provides HITECH-HIPAA Ready Contract

Oct. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- Business Associate Agreement: A HITECH ready Model Contract is a fully annotated Business Associate Agreement template that includes provisions to meet the requirements of both the HITECH Act and HIPAA. This model contract is a quick, simple solution for both Covered Entities and Business Associates.

Authored by Carlos Leyva and Mayra L. Scheuermann, Esq., the Business Associate Agreement: A HITECH Ready Model Contract is a customizable, reusable template ideally suited for most small practices and business associates. The provisions in this model Business Associate Agreement meet the requirements of both HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

Carlos Leyva, CEO of 3Lions Publishing, Inc. (3LP) says: “3LP continues to innovate with Release 1.0 of its Business Associate Agreement. This offering provides a HITECH ready out-of-the-box agreement, as well as other tools, that help Covered Entities and Business Associates rationalize this important aspect of the HITECH Act. We are excited about working with HITECH Answers as a distribution partner. HITECH Answers has established itself as one of the leading online sites providing high quality HITECH Act related content and commentary."

The Business Associate Agreement: A HITECH Ready Model Contract is now available for purchase through HITECH Answers, a leading provider of HITECH, HIPAA, and EHR resources.  Visit http://www.hitechanswers.net for more information.

About the Authors
Carlos Leyva is an Attorney, licensed in Florida. He had broad experience in the technology industry before practicing law, including at the intersection of technology and regulatory compliance. He believes that compliance is best met through effective processes, quality documentation, and a demonstrable organizational commitment to "do the right thing."

Mayra L. Scheuermann, Esq graduated from Loyola Law School in New Orleans in 1994. She has over 15 years experience as trial and appellate counsel in State, Federal and Administrative Law Courts. Mayra also holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Tulane University.

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