Common use of Obligations of State Clause in Contracts

Obligations of State. a) State shall notify Business Associate of any changes of which it becomes aware in, or revocation of, permission by an individual to use or disclose PHI, if such change or revocation affects Business Associate’s permitted or required uses and disclosures of PHI under this Business Associate Agreement. b) State shall notify Business Associate of any restriction to the use or disclosure of PHI that State or another relevant party has agreed to in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.522, if such restriction affects Business Associate’s permitted or required uses and disclosures of PHI under this Business Associate Agreement. c) State shall not request Business Associate to use or disclose PHI in any manner that would not be permissible under the HIPAA Standards if done by State, except as otherwise provided herein. d) State shall undertake commercially reasonable efforts to assist Business Associate with responding to an investigation or compliance audit or an action by the Department of Health and Human Services or an attorney general having jurisdiction.