Common use of Confidentiality of Protected Health Information Clause in Contracts

Confidentiality of Protected Health Information. The definition of “Confidential Information” includes Protected Health Information (“PHI”) as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) defines it. During their employment, Company employees may access, use, create, receive, transmit, maintain, and/or disclose PHI. In addition, employees will receive training on HIPAA and will have access to and review Company HIPAA policies that set forth confidentiality protections that all Company employees must adhere to in regard to the access, use and/or disclosure of PHI. I agree to comply with all Company, Inc. policies governing the confidentiality and protection of PHI and am responsible for preserving the confidentiality of PHI and Individually Identifiable Health Information (“IIHI”).