Business Associate
Date of Publication:
8/12/2015
Definition:
A person or entity that performs or assists in the performance of a function or activity (legal, actuarial, accounting, consulting, data aggregation, management, administrative, accreditation, or financial services) involving the use or disclosure of PHI on behalf of, or to provide services to, an organization.
Source of Definition:
DoD Instruction 8580.02: Security of Individually Identifiable Health Information in DoD Health Care Programs