HIPAA Regulations: General Provisions - Definitions - Trading Partner Agreement - § 160.103

As Contained in the HHS HIPAA Rules

Trading partner agreement means an agreement related to the exchange of information in electronic transactions, whether the agreement is distinct or part of a larger agreement, between each party to the agreement. (For example, a trading partner agreement may specify, among other things, the duties and responsibilities of each party to the agreement in conducting a standard transaction.)