HIPAA Reference Clause Samples
The HIPAA Reference clause identifies and incorporates the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into the agreement. It typically specifies that parties must comply with HIPAA regulations when handling protected health information (PHI), and may outline obligations such as safeguarding data, reporting breaches, or ensuring proper authorization for disclosures. This clause ensures that all parties are legally bound to maintain the privacy and security of sensitive health information, thereby reducing the risk of regulatory violations and protecting individuals' medical data.
HIPAA Reference. A reference in this Agreement to HIPAA or the Privacy Rule means the regulation including the HITECH Act of 2009, as in effect on the effective date or as subsequently amended, and for which compliance is required. (45 C.F.R . § 160, §162, and §164 and 42 U.S.C. §17938).