Nonprofits addressing social determinants of health may be asked to sign, or may ask others to sign, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) as part of their work providing services to individuals which involve handling sensitive health information. This webinar will provide an overview of the basics of Business Associate Agreements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), including answers to the following questions:   What is a "Business Associate" under HIPAA? What are the basic HIPAA compliance obligations of a Business Associate? Under what circumstances is a Business Associate permitted to share protected health information with others? What are the consequences of non-compliance with HIPAA for a Business Associate?   What are the standard key provisions in a Business Associate Agreement? To what extent is a Business Associate Agreement negotiable? This webinar is designed to help nonprofits in the healthcare space better understand the basic legal obligations in Business Associate Agreements.

Learning Objective:  Understand the basics of Business Associate Agreements

For Board members, senior management, and health program directors at community-based organizations 

Presenters: Marina G. Richter, Counsel, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, James P. Kidder, Attorney, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, and Bee-Seon Keum, Staff Attorney, Lawyers Alliance for New York