Xxxxx, Xxxxx and Abuse; Ethical Conduct Sample Clauses

Xxxxx, Xxxxx and Abuse; Ethical Conduct. Contractor shall maintain and enforce policies, procedures, processes, systems, and internal controls (i) to reduce Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, and (ii) to enhance compliance with other applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain an effective compliance program that includes a minimum of the following “7 Core Elements” as defined by CMS: Written Policies, Procedures and Standards of Conduct; Compliance Program Oversight; Training and Education Communication; Auditing and Monitoring; Consistent Discipline; and Corrective Actions and meets the requirements of applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Contractor shall provide evidence of such compliance program as reasonably requested by Covered California. Contractor shall communicate within ten (10) Days to Covered California any material concerns identified by Contractor or material concerns, including any enforcement actions resulting in monetary penalties equal to or exceeding $10,000, identified by State and Federal Regulators related to regulatory compliance that may impact performance under this Agreement following Contractor’s knowledge of such occurrence; provided, however, such notification shall be provided immediately if such occurrence may reasonably be deemed to adversely affect the quality of care or safety of Covered California Enrollees. All notifications shall be made according to the “Contract Reporting Requirements” table posted on Contractor’s extranet website provided by Covered California (Carrier Management (External) page, PMD Resources, Contract Reporting Compliance). Contractor shall provide Covered California with a description of its fraud, waste and abuse detection and prevention programs and report total monies recovered by Contractor from providers in the most recent 12-month period for Contractor’s total book of business as well as, total monies recovered for Covered California business only. This description shall be updated during each year that this Agreement is in effect and shall include an overview of fraud and abuse detection and prevention program activities conducted by Contractor, Participating Providers, other Subcontractors and their authorized agents, including a summary of key findings, relevant data analytics and fraud risk assessments to circumvent fraud, waste, and abuse, and the development, implementation and enforcement of any corrective action plans for ...
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Xxxxx, Xxxxx and Abuse; Ethical Conduct. Contractor shall maintain and enforce policies, procedures, processes, systems, and internal controls (i) to reduce Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, and (ii) to enhance compliance with other applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement. (a) Contractor shall maintain an effective compliance program that includes a minimum of the following “7 Core Elements” as defined by CMS: Written Policies, Procedures and Standards of Conduct;
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Xxxxx, Xxxxx and Abuse; Ethical Conduct. Contractor shall maintain and enforce policies, procedures, processes, systems and internal controls (i) to reduce fraud, waste and abuse, and (ii) to enhance compliance with other applicable laws, rules and regulations in connection with the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain an effective compliance program that meets the requirements of applicable laws, rules and regulations. Contractor shall provide evidence of such compliance program as reasonably requested by the Exchange. Contractor shall timely communicate to the Exchange any material concerns identified by Contractor or by a regulatory agency related to regulatory compliance that may impact performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall provide the Exchange with a description of its fraud, waste and abuse detection and prevention programs and report total moneys recovered by Contractor in the most recent 12- month period in relation to Services provided to Enrollees. This description shall be provided upon the request of the Exchange and will be updated during each year that this Agreement is in effect and shall include an overview of fraud and abuse detection and prevention program activities conducted by Contractor, Participating Providers, other subcontractors and/or their authorized Agents, including a summary of key findings and the development, implementation and enforcement of any corrective action plans for changing, upgrading, or improving these programs. Contractor shall maintain and enforce a code of ethical conduct and make it available to the public through posting on Contractor’s website.
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Xxxxx, Xxxxx and Abuse; Ethical Conduct. Contractor shall maintain and enforce policies, procedures, processes, systems and internal controls (i) to reduce fraud, waste and abuse, and (ii) to enhance compliance with other applicable laws, rules and regulations in connection with the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain an effective compliance program that meets the requirements of applicable laws, rules and regulations. Contractor shall provide evidence of such compliance program as reasonably requested by the Exchange. Contractor shall timely communicate to the Exchange any material concerns identified by Contractor or by a regulatory agency related to regulatory compliance that may impact performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall provide the Exchange with a description of its fraud, waste and abuse detection and prevention programs and report total monies recovered by Contractor in the most recent 12- month period for issuer’s total book of business as well as total monies recovered for Covered California business only. This description shall be provided upon the request of the Exchange and will be updated during each year that this Agreement is in effect and shall include an overview of fraud and abuse detection and prevention program activities conducted by Contractor, Participating Providers, other subcontractors and/or their authorized Agents, including a summary of key findings and the development, implementation and enforcement of any corrective action plans for changing, upgrading, or improving these programs. Contractor shall maintain and enforce a code of ethical conduct and make it available to the Exchange upon request. Contractor shall refer potential fraud activities identified through fraud detection and response measures to the Exchange. Contractor shall follow the established Carrier Referral Process posted on the carrier extranet site provided by the Exchange. Contractor shall not terminate Enrollee coverage for fraud without prior review and approval from the Exchange.
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  • ETHICAL CONDUCT Seller's employees shall comply with the BorgWarner Supplier Code of Conduct articulated within the BorgWarner Supplier Manual. Compliance with these standards is a mandatory component of Buyer's purchase contracts worldwide and must also apply to Seller subcontractors. Both, the BorgWarner Supplier Code of Conduct and the BorgWarner Supplier Manual are incorporated by reference as part of the Purchase Order, are binding on the Seller, and Seller explicitly verifies to have read and accepted the BorgWarner Supplier Code of Conduct and the BorgWarner Supplier Manual.

  • General Conduct The BSC has specific policies governing conduct in the units, including, but not limited to, assault, harassment, sexual harassment, host, alcohol, party and substance abuse policies. Member agrees to read and abide by these policies. Failure to follow BSC conduct policies will lead to a range of sanctions up to and including termination of this contract and BSC membership.

  • Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Contractor understands that HHS does not tolerate any type of fraud, waste, or abuse. Violations of law, agency policies, or standards of ethical conduct will be investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 321.022, if the administrative head of a department or entity that is subject to audit by the state auditor has reasonable cause to believe that money received from the state by the department or entity or by a client or contractor of the department or entity may have been lost, misappropriated, or misused, or that other fraudulent or unlawful conduct has occurred in relation to the operation of the department or entity, the administrative head shall report the reason and basis for the belief to the Texas State Auditor’s Office (SAO). All employees or contractors who have reasonable cause to believe that fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred (including misconduct by any HHS employee, Grantee officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor that would constitute fraud, waste, or abuse) are required to immediately report the questioned activity to the Health and Human Services Commission's Office of Inspector General. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and System Agency policies regarding fraud, waste, and abuse including, but not limited to, HHS Circular C-027. A report to the SAO must be made through one of the following avenues: ● SAO Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-TX-AUDIT ● SAO website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/ All reports made to the OIG must be made through one of the following avenues: ● OIG Toll Free Hotline 0-000-000-0000 ● OIG Website: XxxxxxXxxxxXxxxx.xxx ● Internal Affairs Email: XxxxxxxxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx ● OIG Hotline Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx. ● OIG Mailing Address: Office of Inspector General Attn: Fraud Hotline MC 1300 P.O. Box 85200 Austin, Texas 78708-5200

  • Professional Conduct Any Firm providing legal services to Citizens shall ensure that its personnel complies with all applicable standards of ethics and rules of professional responsibility, including the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct promulgated by the Florida Supreme Court for attorneys practicing in Florida (or similar standards applicable to attorneys practicing outside the State of Florida). Such standards include rules related to conflicts of interest and confidentiality that are intended to protect Citizens and Citizens’ information. Additionally, in keeping with the vision and mission of Citizens as entrusted by the Florida legislature, Citizens expects all attorneys and legal professionals acting on its behalf, or on behalf of Citizens’ insureds, to adhere to the initiatives for Professional Conduct as promoted by the Florida Bar Center for Professionalism. On January 30, 2015 the Florida Bar Board of Governors approved “Professionalism Expectations.” In keeping with the vision and mission of Citizens as entrusted by the Florida legislature, Citizens expects all attorneys and legal professionals acting on its behalf, or on behalf of Citizens’ insureds, to adhere to the letter and spirit of Professional Conduct as promoted by the Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism expressed within this document.

  • PROCUREMENT ETHICS Contractor understands that a person who is interested in any way in the sale of any supplies, services, construction, or insurance to the State of Utah is violating the law if the person gives or offers to give any compensation, gratuity, contribution, loan, reward, or any promise thereof to any person acting as a procurement officer on behalf of the State of Utah, or who in any official capacity participates in the procurement of such supplies, services, construction, or insurance, whether it is given for their own use or for the use or benefit of any other person or organization.

  • PERSONAL CONDUCT Executive agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, directions, requests and rules and regulations of Company in connection with Company’s business. Executive further agrees to conform to all laws and regulations and not at any time to commit any act or become involved in any situation or occurrence tending to bring Company into public scandal, ridicule or which will reflect unfavorably on the reputation of Company.

  • Insurance and Fingerprint Requirements Information Insurance If applicable and your staff will be on TIPS member premises for delivery, training or installation etc. and/or with an automobile, you must carry automobile insurance as required by law. You may be asked to provide proof of insurance. Fingerprint It is possible that a vendor may be subject to Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code. The Texas Education Code, Chapter 22, Section 22.0834. Statutory language may be found at: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/ If the vendor has staff that meet both of these criterion: (1) will have continuing duties related to the contracted services; and (2) has or will have direct contact with students Then you have ”covered” employees for purposes of completing the attached form. TIPS recommends all vendors consult their legal counsel for guidance in compliance with this law. If you have questions on how to comply, see below. If you have questions on compliance with this code section, contact the Texas Department of Public Safety Non-Criminal Justice Unit, Access and Dissemination Bureau, FAST-FACT at XXXX@xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx and you should send an email identifying you as a contractor to a Texas Independent School District or ESC Region 8 and TIPS. Texas DPS phone number is (000) 000-0000. See form in the next attribute to complete entitled: Texas Education Code Chapter 22 Contractor Certification for Contractor Employees

  • BUSINESS ETHICS During the course of pursuing contracts, and the course of contract performance, Provider will maintain business ethics standards aimed at avoiding real or apparent impropriety or conflicts of interest. No substantial gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other considerations beyond that which would be collectively categorized as incidental shall be made to any employees or officials of HISD, its authorized agents and representatives, or to family members of any of them. At any time Provider believes there may have been a violation of this obligation, Provider shall notify HISD of the possible violation. HISD is entitled to request a representation letter from Provider, its subcontractors or vendors at any time to disclose all things of value passing from Provider, its subcontractors or vendors to HISD’s personnel or its authorized agents and representatives. a. For all contracts in excess of $50,000.00, or which require Board approval, Provider must execute and electronically file Form 1295, which is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.

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