Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.

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Subcontractors

Subcontractors are individuals to whom business associates delegate a task or function or service that involves creation, transmission, or management of PHI. They work on behalf of a BA and are subject to comply with HIPAA privacy requirements. 

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