A Business Associate (BA) is a person or entity performing certain functions or activities that involve the use or disclosure of protected health information on behalf of, or in services to, a covered entity. After the finalization of The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, certain elements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Security Rule apply to Business Associates. Training is not only important but a necessary element for a Business Associates’ compliance program. Our Business Associates Program is designed specifically to meet the needs of Business Associates to improve overall compliance with HIPAA regulations as required by HITECH.