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Filling out the HITECH Act Business Associate Agreement is crucial for establishing a legal relationship between a business associate and a covered entity in the context of healthcare. This guide provides clear and comprehensive instructions for completing the agreement online.

Follow the steps to complete the HITECH Act Business Associate Agreement online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the first section, input the date when the agreement becomes effective by filling in the blank for 'the ___ day of ______, ____,'. Ensure to enter the correct year and month.
3. Identify the parties involved by filling in the names of the Business Associate and Covered Entity in the designated areas. This ensures legal clarity on who is entering the agreement.
4. Proceed to the definitions section, where you may need to review and understand each defined term such as 'Business Associate,' 'Covered Entity,' and 'Electronic Protected Health Information' to ensure compliance.
5. Next, address the obligations and activities of the Business Associate. Familiarize yourself with these obligations and ensure that the Business Associate agrees to comply with each of the stated terms regarding the management of Protected Health Information.
6. Review the section on permitted uses and disclosures carefully. Make sure that any intended uses of PHI are documented and permissible under the agreement.
7. Complete the obligations of the Covered Entity section to understand what responsibilities must be communicated to the Business Associate.
8. In the terms and termination section, ensure that you are aware of conditions under which the agreement can be terminated, as well as the handling of PHI post-termination.
9. Review the miscellaneous provisions carefully to ensure you are aware of how the agreement can be amended and the legal implications of the agreement.
10. Once all sections are accurately completed, review for any errors, and then you can save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your HITECH Act Business Associate Agreement online today for efficient compliance!