Common use of Assignment; Subcontracting; Successors and Permitted Assigns Clause in Contracts

Assignment; Subcontracting; Successors and Permitted Assigns. Neither United nor Vendor may assign its rights or responsibilities under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, with the exception that United may assign its rights and responsibilities under this Agreement to an affiliate. With respect to any assignment of this Agreement, the parties shall comply with any and all notice or approval requirements of the insurance laws of the state in which United is domiciled. To the extent permitted by law, Vendor shall have the right to subcontract all or a portion of its obligations to any third party or affiliate; provided, however, that (a) Vendor shall be responsible to United for those duties to the same extent that it would have been responsible without the use of an affiliate or subcontractor, and (b) Vendor will ensure that its affiliates and subcontractors comply with all the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the obligation to perform the services hereunder in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. To the extent required by any regulatory agency governing any Medicare or Medicaid or other governmental benefit plans (or as may be set forth in an Appendix) or any accreditating agency, Vendor shall provide notice to United and/or obtain consent, prior to any subcontracting of any of its responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be specifically enforceable by and against the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give any person or entity other than the parties hereto any rights, remedies or claims under or with respect to this Agreement.