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

Internal Practices, Books, and Records. The Subcontractor shall make its internal practices, books and records relating to the use or disclosure of PHI available to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the “Secretary”) or state regulatory body in a time and manner designated by the Secretary or state regulatory body for purposes of determining compliance with HIPAA and/or applicable state law. Notwithstanding this provision, no attorney-client, accountant- client or other legal privilege will be deemed waived by the Subcontractor or the Business Associate as a result of this Agreement.

Internal Practices, Books, and Records. The Subcontractor shall make its internal practices, books and records relating to the use or disclosure of PHI available to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the “Secretary”) or state regulatory body in a time and manner designated by the Secretary or state regulatory body for purposes of the Secretary determining compliance with HIPAA and/or applicable state lawHIPAA. Notwithstanding this provision, no attorney-client, accountant- accountant-client or other legal privilege will be deemed waived by the Subcontractor or the Business Associate as a result of this AgreementSection.