Question

1. which of the following is an example of a business associate? (a) a life insurance company (b) an academic record copying service (c) the fraternal order of the police (d) a medical transcription company

Explanation:

A business associate is an entity that performs certain functions or activities that involve the use or disclosure of protected health information on behalf of a covered entity. A life - insurance company often deals with health - related information in the context of underwriting policies, making it a business associate. Academic record copying service, police fraternal order have no direct relation to protected health information in a business - associate context. A medical transcription company is more of a healthcare service provider rather than a typical business associate in the general business sense compared to a life insurance company.

Answer:

A. A life insurance company