Under what conditions is a Healthsource Chiropractic Business Associate required to comply with limitations, restrictions, or changes regarding PHI?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Requirements of Covered Entity to Inform Business Associate. Business Associate shall only be required to comply with the respective limitation, restriction or changes and/or revocation if Covered Entity notifies Business Associate of (1) any limitation in the notice of privacy practices, (2) any restriction on the use of disclosure of PHI that Covered Entity has agreed to or is required to abide by, and (3) any changes in, or revocation of, the permission by an individual to use or disclose his or her PHI.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Business Associate, HealthSource Chiropractic, LLC, is required to comply with limitations, restrictions, or changes related to Protected Health Information (PHI) only if the Covered Entity, the franchisee, provides notification of such changes.
Specifically, Healthsource Chiropractic must be informed of any limitations in the notice of privacy practices, any restrictions on the use or disclosure of PHI that the franchisee has agreed to or is required to abide by, and any changes in, or revocation of, the permission by an individual to use or disclose their PHI. This places the onus on the franchisee to keep Healthsource Chiropractic updated on all relevant privacy-related modifications.
This requirement ensures that Healthsource Chiropractic, as the Business Associate, remains compliant with HIPAA regulations by adhering to the privacy standards set by the franchisee. It is crucial for a prospective franchisee to maintain clear and consistent communication with Healthsource Chiropractic regarding any changes to privacy practices or individual patient permissions to ensure both parties remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.