Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Practice Exam

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Which of the following situations does NOT require a Business Associate Contract?

When PHI is shared
With organizations that act solely as a conduit for PHI
When healthcare services are provided
When financial transactions occur

The correct answer is: With organizations that act solely as a conduit for PHI

A Business Associate Contract (BAC) is necessary whenever a third party handles Protected Health Information (PHI) on behalf of a covered entity, except in certain situations. In the case where organizations act solely as conduits for PHI, they do not have access to the PHI beyond what is necessary for the transmission, and they are not involved in the management or use of that information. This means that they are not considered business associates and, therefore, do not require a Business Associate Contract. For the other situations mentioned, a BAC is essential because these entities may manage or have access to PHI in ways that could impact the privacy and security of the information. In healthcare services provision, for example, the service providers are actively involved in handling PHI, necessitating a formal agreement to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.