Common use of Disclose Practices, Books, and Records Clause in Contracts

Disclose Practices, Books, and Records. Unless otherwise protected, or prohibited from discovery or disclosure by law, Business Associate agrees to make internal practices, books, and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information available to the Secretary for purposes of determining Covered Entity's compliance with the Privacy Rule. Business Associate shall have a reasonable time within which to comply with requests for such access and in no case shall access be required in less than five (5) business days after Business Associate’s receipt of such request, unless otherwise designated by the Secretary.