Common use of Disparagement Prohibition Clause in Contracts

Disparagement Prohibition. Provider, each Contracted Provider and the officers of Company shall not disparage the other during the term of this Agreement or in connection with any expiration, termination or non- renewal of this Agreement. Neither Provider nor Contracted Provider shall interfere with Company’s direct or indirect contractual relationships including, but not limited to, those with Covered Persons or other Participating Providers. Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as limiting the ability of either Health Plan, Company, Provider or a Contracted Provider to inform Covered Persons that this Agreement has been terminated or otherwise expired or, with respect to Provider, to promote Provider to the general public or to post information regarding other health plans consistent with Provider’s usual procedures, provided that no such promotion or advertisement is specifically directed at one or more Covered Persons. In addition, nothing in this provision should be construed as limiting Company’s ability to use and disclose information and data obtained from or about Provider or Contracted Provider, including this Agreement, to the extent determined reasonably necessary or appropriate by Company in connection with its efforts to comply with Regulatory Requirements and to communicate with regulatory authorities. 2.11. Nondiscrimination. Provider and each Contracted Provider will provide Covered Services to Covered Persons without discrimination on account of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, place of residence, health status, type of Payor, source of payment (e.g., Medicaid generally or a State-specific health care program), physical or mental disability or veteran status, and will ensure that its facilities are accessible as required by Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1991. Provider and Contracted Providers recognize that, as a governmental contractor, Company or Payor may be subject to various federal laws, executive orders and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action, which also may be applicable to subcontractors, and Provider and each Contracted Provider agree to comply with such requirements as described in any applicable Attachment. In connection with the carrying out of this Agreement, Health Plan shall not discriminate against any bidder, employee, applicant for employment, or any other person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, marital status or receipt of public assistance.

Disparagement Prohibition. Provider, each Contracted Provider and the officers of Company shall not disparage the other during the term of this Agreement or in connection with any expiration, termination or non- renewal of this Agreement. Neither Provider nor Contracted Provider shall interfere with Company’s direct or indirect contractual relationships including, but not limited to, those with Covered Persons or other Participating Providers. Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as limiting the ability of either Health Plan, Company, Provider or a Contracted Provider to inform Covered Persons that this Agreement has been terminated or otherwise expired or, with respect to Provider, to promote Provider to the general public or to post information regarding other health plans consistent with Provider’s usual procedures, provided that no such promotion or advertisement is specifically directed at one or more Covered Persons. In addition, nothing in this provision should be construed as limiting Company’s ability to use and disclose information and data obtained from or about Provider or Contracted Provider, including this Agreement, to the extent determined reasonably necessary or appropriate by Company in connection with its efforts to comply with Regulatory Requirements and to communicate with regulatory authorities. 2.11. Nondiscrimination. Provider and each Contracted Provider will provide Covered Services to Covered Persons without discrimination on account of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, place of residence, health status, type of Payor, source of payment (e.g., Medicaid generally or a State-specific health care program), physical or mental disability or veteran status, and will ensure that its facilities are accessible as required by Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1991. Provider and Contracted Providers recognize that, as a governmental contractor, Company or Payor may be subject to various federal laws, executive orders and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action, which also may be applicable to subcontractors, and Provider and each Contracted Provider agree to comply with such requirements as described in any applicable Attachment. In connection with the carrying out of this Agreement, Health Plan shall not discriminate against any bidder, employee, applicant for employment, or any other person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, marital status or receipt of public assistance.

Disparagement Prohibition. Provider, each Contracted Provider and the officers of Company and CCHN (each a “Non-Disparagement Party”) shall not disparage the any other Non-Disparagement Party during the term of this Agreement or in connection with any expiration, termination or non- non-renewal of this Agreement. Neither Provider nor Contracted Provider shall interfere with Company’s and/or CCHN’s direct or indirect contractual relationships including, but not limited to, those with Covered Persons or other Participating Providers. Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as limiting the ability of either Health PlanCarolina Complete, Company, Provider or a Contracted Provider to inform Covered Persons that this Agreement has been terminated or otherwise expired or, with respect to Provider, to promote Provider to the general public or to post information regarding other health plans consistent with Provider’s usual procedures, provided that no such promotion or advertisement is specifically directed at one or more Covered Persons. In addition, nothing in this provision should be construed as limiting Companyany Non-Disparagement Party’s ability to use and disclose information and data obtained from or about Provider or Contracted Provideranother Non-Disparagement Party, including this Agreement, to the extent determined reasonably necessary or appropriate by Company such Non-Disparagement Party in connection with its efforts to comply with Regulatory Requirements and to communicate with regulatory authorities. 2.11. Nondiscrimination. Provider and each Contracted Provider will provide Covered Services to Covered Persons without discrimination on account of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, place of residence, health status, type of Payor, source of payment (e.g., Medicaid generally or a State-specific health care program), physical or mental disability or veteran status, and will ensure that its facilities are accessible as required by Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1991. Provider and Contracted Providers recognize that, as a governmental contractor, Company or Payor may be subject to various federal laws, executive orders and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action, which also may be applicable to subcontractors, and Provider and each Contracted Provider agree to comply with such requirements as described in any applicable Attachment. In connection with the carrying out of this Agreement, Health Plan shall not discriminate against any bidder, employee, applicant for employment, or any other person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, marital status or receipt of public assistance.

Disparagement Prohibition. Provider, each Contracted Provider and the officers of Company and CCHN (each a “Non-Disparagement Party”) shall not disparage the any other Non-Disparagement Party during the term of this Agreement or in connection with any expiration, termination or non- non-renewal of this Agreement. Neither Provider nor Contracted Provider shall interfere with Company’s and/or CCHN’ direct or indirect contractual relationships including, but not limited to, those with Covered Persons or other Participating Providers. Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as limiting the ability of either Health Plan, Company, Provider or a Contracted Provider to inform Covered Persons that this Agreement has been terminated or otherwise expired or, with respect to Provider, to promote Provider to the general public or to post information regarding other health plans consistent with Provider’s usual procedures, provided that no such promotion or advertisement is specifically directed at one or more Covered Persons. In addition, nothing in this provision should be construed as limiting Companyany Non-Disparagement Party’s ability to use and disclose information and data obtained from or about Provider or Contracted Provideranother Non-Disparagement Party, including this Agreement, to the extent determined reasonably necessary or appropriate by Company such Non-Disparagement Party in connection with its efforts to comply with Regulatory Requirements and to communicate with regulatory authorities. 2.11. Nondiscrimination. Provider and each Contracted Provider will provide Covered Services to Covered Persons without discrimination on account of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, place of residence, health status, type of Payor, source of payment (e.g., Medicaid generally or a State-specific health care program), physical or mental disability or veteran status, and will ensure that its facilities are accessible as required by Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1991. Provider and Contracted Providers recognize that, as a governmental contractor, Company or Payor may be subject to various federal laws, executive orders and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action, which also may be applicable to subcontractors, and Provider and each Contracted Provider agree to comply with such requirements as described in any applicable Attachment. In connection with the carrying out of this Agreement, Health Plan shall not discriminate against any bidder, employee, applicant for employment, or any other person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, marital status or receipt of public assistance.