Comment by otterley

Comment by otterley 9 days ago

The site might be deemed a Business Associate, depending on the specific facts, which we don't fully possess. That's why I recommended the owner seek counsel.

roegerle 9 days ago

A business associate to who? The user?

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bagels 8 days ago

A covered entity (eg. doctor, nurse, etc.)

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- yunwal 7 days ago
  
  How could this app possibly be considered a business associate to a provider? The provider has no idea it’s even being used, let alone a formal association with the application.
  
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  bagels 7 days ago
  
  "Kate's App is a tool created to support medical caregivers"
  The landing page doesn't make it clear whether providers are expected to use it or not.
  
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  otterley 7 days ago
  
  Look up the definition of “provider” in HIPAA’s text. The definition is extremely broad and doesn’t just cover doctors and pharmacists.
  
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