HIPAA AGREEMENT. This HIPAA Agreement, (the “HIPAA Agreement”) is made and entered into on the Effective Date by and between BCBSRI and the Employer, on behalf of itself and the BCBSRI Plan and Plan(s), if self-funded as defined in the Agreement. Employer, Plan, and BCBSRI wish to make clear their respective obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH Act,” collectively “HIPAA”), the HIPAA implementing regulations (“HIPAA Regulations”), along with any guidance and/or regulations issued by the Department of Health and Human Services that are applicable to business associates. This HIPAA Agreement shall replace any HIPAA Agreement previously executed by and between the parties with regard to the Agreement.
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Samples: Ancillary Administrative Services Contract, Ancillary Administrative Services Contract, Ancillary Administrative Services Contract
