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Capitalized terms used, but not otherwise defined, in this Agreement will have the meaning ascribed to them in the HIPAA Regulations. Limited Data Set Information will have the meaning ascribed to “Limited Data Sets” in the HIPAA Regulations, but for the purposes of this Agreement will refer solely to Limited Data Set Information transmitted from or on behalf of Covered Entity to Data Recipient or an agent or subcontractor of Data Recipient, or created by Data Recipient or its agent or subcontractor on behalf of Covered Entity. Unless otherwise specified, the use of the term PHI will be interpreted to include Limited Data Set Information

ARTICLE 2

EFFECT AND INTERPRETATION

The provisions of this Agreement shall apply with respect to the Use or Disclosure of any Limited Data Set Information by the Parties in conjunction with the Purpose. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which Covered Entity will Disclose the Limited Data Set Information to Recipient. Covered Entity will limit the PHI it Discloses or makes available to Data Recipient to Limited Data Set Information. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and any other agreement(s) between the Parties pertaining to the Purpose or the Limited Data Set Information, the terms of this Agreement will govern. The provisions of this Agreement are intended in their totality to implement 45 C.F.R. 164.514 as it concerns Data Use Agreements.

ARTICLE 3

GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF DATA RECIPIENT

Section 3.1 Use and Disclosure of Limited Data Set Information. Data Recipient agrees to not Use or further Disclose Limited Data Set Information other than as permitted by Article 4 of this Agreement, or as otherwise Required By Law.
Section 3.2 Safeguards. Data Recipient agrees to use appropriate safeguards to prevent Use or Disclosure of the Limited Data Set Information other than as permitted by Article 4 of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Data Recipient further agrees to:
1. Implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the electronic Limited Data Set Information it creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of Covered Entity;a. Implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the electronic Limited Data Set Information it creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of Covered Entity;
2. Ensure that any agent, including any subcontractor, to whom it provides such Limited Data Set Information agrees to implement reasonable and appropriate safeguards to protect such information;
3. Report promptly (and in no case later than five (5) business days) to the Covered Entity any Security Incident or Breach of Unsecured PHI of which Data Recipient becomes aware.
Section 3.3 Reports of Impermissible Use or Disclosure of Limited Data Set Information. Data Recipient will report promptly (and in no case later than five (5) business days) to Covered Entity any Use or Disclosure of the Limited Data Set Information not permitted by Article 4 of this Agreement of which Data Recipient becomes aware.
Section 3.4 Identification and Contact of Individuals. Data Recipient will not attempt to identify the Individuals to whom the Limited Data Set Information pertains, or attempt to contact such Individuals, except with the prior written consent of Covered Entity.
Section 3.5 Agents. Data Recipient agrees to require that any agent to whom it, directly or indirectly, provides Limited Data Set Information will agree in writing to comply with the same restrictions and conditions that apply through this Article 3 to Data Recipient.

ARTICLE 4

PERMITTED USES AND DISCLOSURES BY DATA RECIPIENT

HIPAA permits covered entities to use and disclose a Limited Data Set for the purposes of research, public health, and health care operations. Data Recipient may, consistent with this Agreement, Use or Disclose Limited Data Set Information to a third party for purposes of performing services required by Covered Entity, provided that such Use or Disclosure is (i) limited to the minimum information necessary to accomplish the Purpose; and (ii) would not violate the HIPAA Regulations if done by Covered Entity

ARTICLE 5

Termination

Covered Entity may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Covered Entity.

Covered Entity has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Covered Entity shall not be responsible or liable,

directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

Data Recipient must utilize Covered Entity’s Service in a compliant manner consistent with the HIPAA rules and regulations. Data Recipient agrees to provide to Covered Entity the names of any third parties that work on their behalf to provide services to Covered Entity. Data Recipient also agrees to educate such third parties that work on their behalf to provide services to Covered Entity. Data Recipient agrees to notify Covered Entity when any third party that works on their behalf is terminated to ensure that Covered Entity takes the necessary steps to restrict access to such third parties from Covered Entity’s property and/or information.

Covered Entity reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, Covered Entity will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

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Date

4/20/2024

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