Common use of Patient Information Clause in Contracts

Patient Information. In performing the services hereunder, Accuray may receive from Customer, or create or receive on behalf of Customer, patient healthcare, billing, or other confidential patient information ("Patient Information"). Patient Information, as the term is used herein, includes all "Protected Health Information," as that term is defined in 45 CFR 164.501. Accuray shall use Patient Information only as necessary to provide the services to Customer as set forth in this Agreement. Accuray shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations relating to the confidentiality of Patient Information, including the applicable provisions of the privacy regulations promulgated pursuant to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA").