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Business Associate Agreement
BAAgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
A contract between a HIPAA-covered entity and a business associate that outlines how PHI will be protected.
Standard Abbreviation
BAA
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
baa VARCHAR(100), -- Business Associate Agreement
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
baa as business_associate_agreement
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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