As your professional liability carrier, TMLT is considered a business associate. Federal privacy rules require that physician offices obtain assurances in writing that any business associate will appropriately safeguard any protected health information it receives or creates on behalf of the physician.
HIPAA rules were revised in 2009. To assist you in complying with these revised rules, we have developed a new Business Associate Agreement. The revised agreements will be mailed in 2010 to all policyholders, but they are also available in PDF format. Please complete the updated Business Associate Agreement and return it by fax to 512-425-5999. You can also mail the form to TMLT Underwriting Services, PO Box 160140, Austin, TX 78716-0410.
Your signed agreement will remain on file in the TMLT Underwriting Services Department.
If you have any questions about this agreement, please contact TMLT Underwriting Services at 800-580-8658. If you have any questions about HIPAA compliance, please contact the TMLT Risk Management Department or call 800-580-8658.
Office for Civil Rights — HIPAA
