Material Contractual Breach. Business Associate understands and agrees that, in accordance with the HITECH Act and the HIPAA Regulations, it will be held to the same standards as Covered Entity to rectify a pattern of activity or practice that constitutes a material Contractual Breach or violation of the HIPAA Regulations. Business Associate further understands and agrees that: (i) it will also be subject to the same penalties as a Covered Entity for any violation of the HIPAA Regulations, and (ii) it will be subject to periodic audits by the Secretary.
