Common use of Use of Protected Health Information Clause in Contracts

Use of Protected Health Information. Medical Group shall not use or disclose Protected Health Information (as defined at 45 C.F.R. § 164.504) for any purpose other than (i) the purposes contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) as required or allowed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 through 164 (collectively, “HIPAA”); or (iii) as otherwise required by law. In no event may Medical Group use or disclose Protected Health Information in a manner that violates or would violate HIPAA if such activity were engaged in by PacifiCare. PacifiCare shall provide copies of relevant portions of HIPAA to Medical Group upon request.