Disclosure of PHI Sample Clauses
The Disclosure of PHI clause governs how protected health information (PHI) may be shared between parties, typically in compliance with privacy laws such as HIPAA. It outlines the circumstances under which PHI can be disclosed, who is authorized to receive it, and the safeguards required to protect patient confidentiality. This clause is essential for ensuring that sensitive health information is only shared appropriately, thereby protecting patient privacy and helping organizations avoid legal and regulatory violations.
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Disclosure of PHI. Business Manager understands and acknowledges that it may receive PHI from or create or receive PHI on behalf of Practice during the performance of the Professional Business Management Agreement. Business Manager may not use or disclose PHI except for the purpose of performing Business Manager’s obligations under the Professional Business Management Agreement and as permitted under the Professional Business Management Agreement and Addendum, if such use or disclosure of PHI would not violate the Privacy Rule if done by the Practice. Business Manager may use and disclose the PHI (a) in its possession for its proper management and administration, provided that disclosures are required by law, or Business Manager obtains reasonable assurances from the person to whom the information is disclosed that it will remain confidential and used or further disclosed only as required by law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the person and the person notifies the Business Manager of any instances of which it is aware in which the confidentiality of the information has been breached; or (b) if Business Manager de-identifies any and all PHI, provided that Business Manager de-identifies the PHI in accordance with the Privacy Rule.
Disclosure of PHI. Both Parties shall not disclose PHI to any other person (other than members of Williamson County's Mobile Outreach Team (MOT), Williamson County Emergency Operations workforce or BTCS workforce), except as approved by each Party in writing. Any such disclosure shall be made only upon written agreement between Williamson County and BTCS, stating that both Parties are bound by the provisions of this section. Both Parties shall not disclose PHI to any member outside of its workforce unless they have advised such person of the Parties obligations under this section, and of the consequences for such person and for the party violating them. Either Party shall take appropriate disciplinary action against any member of its workforce who uses or discloses PHI in contravention of its agreement.
Disclosure of PHI. Contractor shall not disclose, and shall ensure that its directors, officers, employees, sub-contractors and agents and representatives do not disclose PHI in any manner that would constitute a violation of HIPAA or the Privacy Regulations if that disclosure were made by HHS directly. This provision applies to any third party, subcontractor, agent or employee of Contractor. Contractor (and others on its behalf) may only disclose PHI for the purpose of fulfilling its obligation under this Agreement with respect to treatment, payment, or health care operations for a plan or its enrollees; as required by law or as needed for proper management and administration and for the Contractor to carry out its legal responsibilities.
Disclosure of PHI. Business Associate may Disclose PHI as necessary (i) to perform the Agreement Services, (ii) for the proper management and administration of the Business Associate, or (iii) to carry out its legal responsibilities, provided that either (a) the Disclosure is Required by Law or (b) the Business Associate obtains reasonable assurances from the person to whom the information is Disclosed that the information will be held confidential and further Used and Disclosed only as Required by Law or for the purpose for which it was Disclosed to the person, and such person agrees to immediately notify the Business Associate of any instances of which it is aware that the confidentiality of the information has been breached.
Disclosure of PHI. Subject to any limitations in this Agreement, Business Associate may disclose PHI to any third party persons or entities as necessary to perform its obligations under the Business Arrangement and as permitted or required by applicable federal or state law. Further, Business Associate may disclose PHI for the proper management and administration of the Business Associate, provided that (i) such disclosures are required by law, or (ii) Business Associate: (a) obtains reasonable assurances from any third party to whom the information is disclosed that it will be held confidential and further used and disclosed only as required by law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the third party; (b) requires the third party to agree to immediately notify Business Associate of any instances of which it is aware that PHI is being used or disclosed for a purpose that is not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or for a purpose not expressly permitted by the Confidentiality Requirements. Additionally, Business Associate shall ensure that all disclosures of PHI by Business Associate and the third party comply with the principle of “minimum necessary use and disclosure,” i.e., only the minimum PHI that is necessary to accomplish the intended purpose may be disclosed; provided further, Business Associate shall comply with Section 13405(b) of the HITECH Act, and any regulations or guidance issued by HHS concerning such provision, regarding the minimum necessary standard and the use and disclosure (if applicable) of Limited Data Sets. If Business Associate discloses PHI received from Covered Entity, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity, to agents, including a subcontractor (collectively, “Recipients”), Business Associate shall require Recipients to agree in writing to the same restrictions and conditions that apply to the Business Associate under this Agreement. Business Associate shall report to Covered Entity any use or disclosure of PHI not permitted by this Agreement, of which it becomes aware, such report to be made within three (3) business days of the Business Associate becoming aware of such use or disclosure. In addition to Business Associate’s obligations under Section 9, Business Associate agrees to mitigate, to the extent practical and unless otherwise requested by Covered Entity in writing or as directed by or as a result of a request by Covered Entity to disclose to Recipients, any harmful effect that is known t...
Disclosure of PHI. Customer shall notify Subcontractor of the identity of the employees of Customer who perform administrative functions for the Customer and who are authorized to handle PHI. To the extent practicable, Customer shall also notify Subcontractor each time PHI is given to Subcontractor by Customer.
Disclosure of PHI. Each Party shall not disclose PHI to any other person (other than members of each Party’s workforce), except as approved by the other Party in writing. Any such disclosure shall be made only upon written agreement between County and Bluebonnet, stating that each Party is bound by the provisions of this section. Each Party shall not disclose PHI to any member of its workforce unless such Party has advised such person of such Party’s obligations under this section and of the consequences for such person and for such Party violating them. Each Party shall take appropriate disciplinary action against any member of its workforce who uses or discloses PHI in contravention of its agreement.
Disclosure of PHI. 2.3.1 Satisfactory completion of these services by Business Associate may require Business Associate to disclose PHI to third parties, such as billing companies or insurance vendors.
2.3.2 Business Associate also may disclose PHI to its subcontractors to carry out its legal responsibilities, for proper management, internal auditing, and administration.
Disclosure of PHI. Entity agrees to keep PHI confidential and not to use or disclose it to any other person or entity except Entity’s Authorized Users, when legitimately necessary to the permitted uses set forth in Section 1.2 of this Agreement and, even then, only in compliance with the Minimum Necessary Standard, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the SCHS Authorized Representative. Entity understands and agrees that it is not permitted to disclose PHI, or make PHI accessible, to any individuals or entities located outside of the United States or beyond the purview of HIPAA and other United States’ laws.
Disclosure of PHI. Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement or applicable law, Business Associate shall not use or disclose PHI except as necessary to provide Services described above to or on behalf of Covered Entity, and shall not use or disclose PHI that would violate the HIPAA Rules if used or disclosed by Covered Entity. Also, knowing that there are certain restrictions on disclosure of PHI. Provided, however, Business Associate may use and disclose PHI as necessary for the proper management and administration of Business Associate, or to carry out its legal responsibilities. Business Associate shall in such cases: provide information and training to members of its workforce using or disclosing PHI regarding the confidentiality requirements of the HIPAA Rules and this Agreement; obtain reasonable assurances from the person or entity to whom the PHI is disclosed that: (a) the PHI will be held confidential and further used and disclosed only as Required by Law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the person or entity; and (b) the person or entity will notify Business Associate of any instances of which it is aware in which confidentiality of the PHI has been breached; and agree to notify the designated Privacy Officer of Covered Entity of any instances of which it is aware in which the PHI is used or disclosed for a purpose that is not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or for a purpose not expressly permitted by the HIPAA Rules.