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HIPAA Overview - What is Covered
Who is Covered
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- Covered Entities =
A Health Plan, Healthcare Clearinghouse, or a Health Care Provider who transmits any health
information in electronic form in connection with a transaction covered under HIPAA
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- Covered entities are required to contractually bind other entities with whom they share Protected Health Information (Business Associates)
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