Compliance with HITECH Sample Clauses
The Compliance with HITECH clause requires parties to adhere to the standards and requirements set forth by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, particularly regarding the protection and handling of electronic health information. This clause typically obligates covered entities and their business associates to implement appropriate safeguards, report data breaches, and ensure that any subcontractors also comply with HITECH provisions. Its core function is to ensure that all parties involved in handling protected health information maintain legal compliance and protect sensitive data, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized disclosures and regulatory penalties.
Compliance with HITECH. Business Associate will comply with all requirements of Title XIII, Subtitle D of HITECH which are applicable to business associates, and will comply with all regulations issued by the Secretary to implement these referenced statutes, as of the date by which business associates are required to comply with such referenced statutes and regulations.
Compliance with HITECH. If CONTRACTOR maintains an Electronic Health Record (“EHR”) with PHI and in accordance with its obligations under HITECH Act:
15.03.1 CONTRACTOR and COUNTY data submission shall meet the privacy and security provisions of HIPAA, HITECH, and all related state and federal regulations for the access, maintenance and storage of system data and files.
15.03.2 If CONTRACTOR accesses COUNTY EHR software, this will be done through a private and secure network connection.