Confusing process for a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

Another concern is the lengthy and confusing process for a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). When the legal-approved University BAA template is used and no changes are made, the processing time is 3-4 days. Part of what adds to the confusion and time is members not knowing where the BAA is processed. A BAA related to an expenditure is processed by UIC Purchasing. If the BAA relates to a sponsored project/grant, then Office of Research Services handles the BAA. Finally, if the BAA relates to a revenue activity or no fund agreement, the Office of Business Development Services handles it. In response, steps are being taken to update the OBFS website and BAA template to help units understand where to submit BAA transaction requests in the future