Common use of Use or Disclosure of PHI Clause in Contracts

Use or Disclosure of PHI. Only the minimum necessary PHI to accomplish the intended purpose of this Agreement can be used or disclosed. COUNTY shall not use or disclose PHI received from MEMBER in any manner that would constitute a violation of applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, HIPAA. COUNTY shall ensure that its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents use or disclose PHI received from, or created or received on behalf of, MEMBER only in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and state and federal law. COUNTY shall not disclose PHI in any manner other than that permitted by this Agreement. COUNTY further agrees that all information accessed through OCHIN Link will be maintained in the strictest confidentiality and in the same manner as COUNTY safeguards the confidentiality of other PHI and as required by state and federal law.