What is a verb? Got it all? Here's a summary. There are three categories of verbs (action, linking, helping). Only two can be main verbs (action, linking). Main means that the verb is strong enough to be the only verb in the sentence. Helping verbs are not main verbs. They help action and linking verbs.
âBAAâ is an acronym for  âbusiness associate agreement,â which is an industry term for what the HIPAA regulations call a âbusiness associate contract.â Same thing. BAAs are hybrid contractual and regulatory instruments, meaning they both satisfy HIPAA regulatory requirements and create liability between the parties.
Decision Tree: When is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Required? Saint Louis University, a Covered Entity under HIPAA, is required to sign Business Associate Agreements with certain organizations and individuals to whom they share Protected Health Information (PHI).n this situation a Business Associate Agreement is required. Updated 10/28/05 BAA Decision tree text (update 10-28-05).rtf 5. SPECIAL NOTE: A researcher who is not part of the covered entity may not use the preparatory to research provision to contact prospective research subjects.