greater identification, documentation, and management between medical practices and vendors

, some new formalities may come into play.

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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Here's a sample confidentiality agreement practices can use with their vendors, courtesy of attorney Amy Fehn of HealthLawOffices.com.