Common use of Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information Clause in Contracts

Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information. 2.1- Further Disclosure and Safeguard of PHI: BUSINESS ASSOCIATE shall not use or allow the disclosure of private health information and/or records (hereinafter “Protected Health Information” or “PHI”) except as allowed by this Agreement or required by law. BUSINESS ASSOCIATE shall take appropriate steps to prevent use or disclosure of PHI. The term “PHI”, as relevant to this agreement, refers to protected health information received by BUSINESS ASSOCIATE from the COUNTY, or created or received by BUSINESS ASSOCIATE on behalf of the COUNTY.