Common use of Individual Access to PHI Clause in Contracts

Individual Access to PHI. If an Individual requests direct access to PHI in possession of the Business Associate which is maintained under its contract with DES, prior to disclosure of any PHI the Business Associate shall first consult in writing with the DES Covered Component's Privacy Officer or the DES Chief Privacy Officer. The Business Associate shall grant or deny access pursuant to written instructions from the DES Covered Component which are consistent with 45 C.F.R. §164.524 or other applicable law. Within 5 business days, the Business Associate shall notify the DES Covered Component's Privacy Officer or the DES Chief Privacy Officer in writing of the actions it has taken pursuant to the request for access and DES Covered Component's authorization.

Individual Access to PHI. If an Individual requests direct access to PHI in possession of the Business Associate which is maintained under its contract with DES, prior to disclosure of any PHI the Business Associate shall first consult in writing with the DES Covered Component's ’s Privacy Officer or the DES Chief Privacy Officer. The Business Associate shall grant or deny access pursuant to written instructions from the DES Covered Component which are consistent with 45 C.F.R. §164.524 or other applicable law. Within 5 business days, the Business Associate shall notify the DES Covered Component's ’s Privacy Officer or the DES Chief Privacy Officer in writing of the actions it has taken pursuant to the request for access and DES Covered Component's ’s authorization.