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Business Associate Agreement

BAA
general
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;

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