Common use of Access by the Department to the Business Associate’s Books and Records Clause in Contracts

Access by the Department to the Business Associate’s Books and Records. The Business Associate shall make its internal practices, books and records relating to the use and disclosure of PHI received from, or created or received by the Business Associate on behalf of the Department available to the Department and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes of determining the Department’s compliance with the HIPAA laws and regulations. Upon reasonable notice to the Business Associate and during the Business Associate’s normal business hours, the Business Associate shall make such internal practices, books and records available to the Department to inspect for purposes of determining compliance with this Agreement.