Which of the following services is NOT typically offered by Business Associates?

The correct choice highlights that direct patient care and treatment is not a service typically offered by Business Associates. Business Associates are entities or individuals that provide services to covered entities that involve the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI). These services often relate to administrative functions that support healthcare delivery, such as billing and claims processing, utilization review, auditing services, or data analysis and management.

Direct patient care and treatment is the responsibility of healthcare providers and is considered clinical service. Business Associates do not engage in direct interactions with patients for their medical care; instead, they operate in the background, handling aspects of healthcare operations that do not involve providing hands-on care or making clinical treatment decisions. This distinction is crucial in understanding the roles and responsibilities of various entities in the healthcare system in relation to patient care and PHI handling.