Exhibit B HIPAA BAA.pdf

This document is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the state and a potential contractor. The BAA outlines the terms and requirements for the contractor to handle protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as part of the state contract. It specifies the responsibilities of the contractor as a business associate, including implementing appropriate safeguards, reporting security incidents, and ensuring subcontractors adhere to HIPAA standards. The BAA also addresses permitted uses and disclosures of protected health information, requirements for covered entities, and termination provisions.

The pricing terms, funding sources, and other contract specifics are not detailed in this BAA document. The BAA outlines the regulatory and compliance requirements the contractor must meet to handle protected health information as part of the overall state contract.