yunwal 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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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    • yunwal 3 months ago

      It’s not really that broad. It amounts to medical professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.), insurers, and any systems they use to store or process data. If the medical professional or insurer is not using the app, and the app has not signed a BAA with them, then it’s not covered under HIPAA.

      https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/covered-entities...

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