Covered Entities and Business Associates

What you'll get

For health and wellness practices: HHS explains that HIPAA's privacy and security rules apply to covered entities (health plans, clearinghouses and health care providers such as psychologists and chiropractors) and their business associates, and that a provider is covered only if it sends health information electronically for a standard transaction. It does not give a yes or no for your practice, but it links a question-and-answer decision tool, and a companion CMS page links one too, so answer that question before you pay for compliance software or training.