Under HIPAA, a person or entity that provides services to a covered entity (CE) but does not involve the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) is considered a "business associate." However, if the services provided do not involve PHI at all, the entity may not fall under HIPAA's business associate definition and may not have to comply with HIPAA regulations. It's important to evaluate the nature of the services provided to determine the appropriate classification.
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