Question 1

What is the HIPAA Business Associate Inventory Template?

Accepted Answer

It is a free tracking template that helps covered entities and business associates inventory every Business Associate, the service they provide, their PHI-access scope, Business Associate Agreement (BAA) status, and risk tier under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. It also maps downstream subcontractors who handle protected health information.

Question 2

Is the template free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The template is free to download, with no credit card required. Start a free trial and the underlying control library lands in your RiskWatch workspace.

Question 3

What's included in the template?

Accepted Answer

Columns for BA name, service, and PHI-access scope, BAA execution and renewal tracking, risk-tier and last-assessment fields, and subcontractor (downstream BA) mapping.

Question 4

Who is the template for?

Accepted Answer

It is built for HIPAA privacy officers, compliance leaders, and security teams at covered entities and business associates who need a defensible record of who touches PHI and whether each agreement is in place.

Question 5

Is it up to date for 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The template was reviewed in June 2026 and reflects the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule requirements for managing Business Associates and their subcontractors.

Question 6

How do I use it with RiskWatch?

Accepted Answer

Download the template to build your inventory, then start a free RiskWatch trial. The underlying control library lands in your workspace, so you can assess each Business Associate, assign owners, and report on BAA coverage and risk tier.

The free HIPAA Business Associate Inventory Template

What is the HIPAA Business Associate Inventory Template?

HIPAA Business Associate Inventory Template

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