Government Access to Records. Business Associate agrees to make available its policies, books and records related to the use and disclosure of PHI received or created by Business Associate on behalf of the Covered Entity to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or his or her designee for the purpose of determining whether Business Associate and/or Covered Entity is in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Government Access to Records. To the extent required by Section 1861(v)(1)(I) of the Social Security Act, each party shall, upon proper request, allow the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Comptroller General of the United States, and their duly authorized representatives access to this Agreement and to all books, documents, and records necessary to verify the nature and extent of the costs of services provided by either party under this Agreement, at any time during the term of this Agreement and for an additional period of four (4) years following the last date services are furnished under this Agreement. If either party carries out any of its duties under this Agreement through an agreement between it and an individual or organization related to it or through a subcontract with an unrelated party, that party to this Agreement shall require that a clause be included in such agreement to the effect that until the expiration of four (4) years after the furnishing of services pursuant to such agreement, the related organization shall make available, upon request by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, all agreements, books, documents, and records of such related organization that are necessary to verify the nature and extent of the costs of services provided under that agreement.
Government Access to Records. Provider acknowledges and agrees that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Comptroller General, or their designees shall have the right (directly or through the MA Organization) to audit, evaluate, collect, and inspect any pertinent books, contracts, computer or other electronic systems (including medical records and documentation), and other records and information of Provider related to the CMS Contract. Provider shall make available to its premises, physical facilities, and equipment, records relating to MA Customers and any additional relevant information CMS may require. This right shall extend through the longer of the time periods identified in subsection 3.9(b)(i) and (ii), or ten (10) years from date of completion of any audit, whichever is later in time.
Government Access to Records. For the purpose of determining the DES Covered Component compliance with the Privacy Rule, as well as the Business Associate's compliance with this BAA, the Business Associate agrees to make available to the DES Covered Component or its authorized agent, or to the Secretary, in the time and manner designated:
Government Access to Records. Agent or Agency acknowledges and agrees that CMS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Inspector General, the Comptroller General, or their designees will have the right to audit, evaluate and inspect any premises, physical facilities, equipment, pertinent books, records and documents, financial records, claims history records, policies and procedures, complaints, and all related agreements, computer or other electronic systems, including medical records and documentation related to the applicable CMS Contract, consistent with 42 CFR § 438.3(h). If CMS, HHS Inspector General, the Comptroller General, or their designees, determine that there is a reasonable probability of fraud or similar risk, CMS, HHS Inspector General, the Comptroller General, or their designees, may audit the Agent or Agency at any time. This right will exist through ten (10) years from the later of the final date of the applicable CMS Contract period in effect at the time the records were created or the date of completion of any audit, or longer in certain instances described in the applicable law or regulations.
Government Access to Records. BUSINESS ASSOCIATE shall make its internal practices, books and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Information available to COUNTY and to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the “Secretary”) for purposes of determining BUSINESS ASSOCIATE’s compliance with the Privacy Rule [45 C.F.R. Section 164.504(e)(2)(ii)(H)]. BUSINESS ASSOCIATE shall provide to COUNTY a copy of any Protected Information that BUSINESS ASSOCIATE provides to the Secretary concurrently with providing such Protected Information to the Secretary.
Government Access to Records. APS and its subcontractors shall make available, upon written request from the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or the Comptroller General of the United States General Accounting Office, or any of their duly authorized representatives, this Agreement, and the books, documents and records of APS that are necessary to verify the extent of costs incurred by Facility with respect to providing services under this Agreement for four (4) years thereafter the provision of such services.
Government Access to Records. To the extent required by Section 1861(v)(1)(I) of the Social Security Act, each party shall, upon proper request, allow the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Comptroller General of the United States, and their duly authorized representatives access to this Agreement and to all books, documents, and records necessary to verify the nature and extent of the costs of services provided by either party under this Agreement, at any time during the term of this Agreement and for an additional period of four (4) years following the last date services are furnished under this Agreement. If either party carries out any of its duties under this Agreement through an agreement between it and an individual or organization related to it or through a subcontract with an unrelated party, that party to this Agreement shall require that a clause be included in such agreement (the value of which is in excess of $10,000.00) to the effect that until the expiration of four (4) years after the furnishing of services pursuant to such agreement, the related organization shall make available, upon request by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, all agreements, books, documents, and records of such related organization that are necessary to verify the nature and extent of the costs of services provided under that agreement.
Government Access to Records. Provider acknowledges and agrees that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Comptroller General, or their designees shall have the right to audit, evaluate and inspect any pertinent books, contracts, computer or other electronic systems (including medical records), patient care documentation and other records and information belonging to Provider that involve transactions related to the CMS Contract. This right shall extend through the longer of the following periods:
Government Access to Records. Vendor acknowledges and agrees that the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and the Comptroller General, or their designees, shall have the right to audit, evaluate and inspect any pertinent books, contracts, computer or other electronic systems, including medical records and documentation related to Vendor’s QHP Services. This right shall exist through ten (10) years from the date of termination or expiration of the Agreement or the date of completion of any audit, whichever is later, or such longer period required by law.
