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Sample HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement for Medical Practice Vendors
Here's a sample confidentiality agreement practices can use with their vendors, courtesy of attorney Amy Fehn of HealthLawOffices.com.
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With the HIPAA Omnibus Rule requiring
Here's a sample confidentiality agreement, drafted by attorney Amy Fehn of HealthLawOffices.com, to help put your vendors on notice and demonstrate to the federal government your good faith efforts to achieve HIPAA compliance.
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