HITECH UPDATE: How should business associates train staff members?
HIPAA Weekly Advisor, April 13, 2009
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As a covered entity, you probably want to know the answer to that question so you can provide your BAs with guidance on appropriate and effective training techniques.
Please help us learn more about how business associates may be training their employees in light of the HITECH Act by taking our one-question poll on hcpro.com. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.
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