When Do You Need a BAA?

January 20, 2027

This webinar is included in the
Health Center 360 Annual Compliance Training Subscription.

Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) are a fundamental HIPAA requirement, yet many health centers struggle to determine when one is actually necessary. Not every vendor, consultant, contractor, subrecipient, or technology provider requires a BAA, and misunderstanding the distinction can lead to compliance gaps, unnecessary agreements, or increased liability. 

This webinar will examine how to identify when a third party is acting as a business associate, when a BAA is required, and when another contractual arrangement may be more appropriate. Feldesman attorneys Andrea Harris and Natalie Lesnick will walk through practical examples of common health center vendors and services, offering a clearer understanding of how to evaluate relationships that involve protected health information (PHI) and strengthen their organization's approach to HIPAA compliance. 

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • C-Suite
  • Compliance Officers
  • Privacy Officers
  • Operations Leaders
  • IT Directors and Managers
  • Legal and Risk Management Staff
  • Contracts Management Staff

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Distinguish between business associates, workforce members, and other third parties under HIPAA
  2. Identify common exceptions to BAA requirements
  3. Evaluate vendor and contractor relationships to determine whether protected health information is being used, disclosed, or accessed in a manner that triggers BAA requirements 
  4. Strengthen contracting and compliance practices to reduce risk

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
10/15/2026
Course expires: 
02/21/2027
Event starts: 
01/20/2027 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
01/20/2027 - 2:00pm EST
Cost:
$190.00
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Andrea C. Harris

Andrea Harris serves as Counsel with the firm’s Health Care practice group, where she advises clients on complex compliance, contract and business strategy, employment, and FTCA-related matters. As a former General Counsel and Director of Corporate Compliance for a multi-site FQHC, Andrea brings firsthand insight into the regulatory, operational, and governance challenges health centers face. She partners closely with clients to navigate high-stakes issues and develop practical, strategic solutions. [Full Bio]

Natalie S. Lesnick 

Natalie Lesnick serves as Health Care Compliance Counsel with the firm’s Health Care practice group, where she advises clients on healthcare compliance and privacy matters, including HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid requirements. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a consultant supporting providers nationwide on compliance program development and evaluation. She is a licensed attorney in Ohio and holds certifications in Health Care Compliance (CHC) and Health Care Privacy Compliance (CHPC). [Full Bio]
 

 

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following condition in order to receive your certificate:

  • Answer at least 3 of the polling questions or participation engagement elements per hour of CPE credit offered 
  • For full credit, you must participate in at least 3 of the participation engagement elements

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: C-Suite, Compliance Officers, Privacy Officers, Operations Leaders, IT Directors and Managers, Legal and Risk Management Staff, and Contracts Management Staff
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Formal Learning Program: Group 
  • Location: Online

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$190.00
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