Business Associate and HIPAA Compliance Infographic

Monica McCormack
Published: April 14, 2014•Last Updated: September 20, 2026•Read Time: 1 min

Summary

Prioritize vendor BAAs and verification: 87.5% of business associates reported not HIPAA compliant, yet 60% said most clients request BAAs. If you share PHI with external entities, require a BAA and verify adherence to the HIPAA Security Rule. Compliance affects business outcomes: 23% reported winning or losing deals due to HIPAA, so documented compliance can be a competitive differentiator.

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About the Author

Director of Content Strategy

Monica McCormack has 5 years of experience as a compliance copywriter and editor. She is well-versed in a diverse range of compliance topics including HIPAA, OSHA, and state privacy laws. She specializes in simplifying regulatory compliance, making it easy to understand for a general audience.

Monica has a background in marketing and is responsible for creating all forms of written content, including articles, resources, press releases, and case studies. She also works with Compliancy Group's association partners to deliver educational content for members.