I (as a broker/consultant) already signed a Business Associate Agreement with my client (employer). Why do I need to sign another Business Associate Agreement with CIGNA HealthCare?
A “business associate” is a person or entity that performs or assists in the performance of a function or activity on behalf of a covered entity and uses PHI in the process of performing that function or activity. If you are performing functions on behalf of employer groups, you may be contacted by the employer group health plan to discuss your business associate requirements. Your business relationship and business functions performed for that client are different from your business relationship with CIGNA HealthCare. The terms and conditions that govern the permitted uses and disclosures of PHI by different covered entities will be different; therefore, separate business associate agreements will be required. Please consult with your legal counsel to learn more about your obligations.
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- Where can I (broker/consultant) obtain additional information on the Business Associate Agreement process and an electronic copy of the broker/consultant Business Associate Agreement?
- I (as a broker/consultant) already signed a Business Associate Agreement with my client (employer). Why do I need to sign another Business Associate Agreement with CIGNA HealthCare?
- Why do brokers/consultants need to sign the broker/consultant Business Associate Agreement?
