Common use of Internal Practices Clause in Contracts

Internal Practices. Subject to any applicable legal privilege, and, if required by law, to the extent consistent with ethical obligations, Business Associate shall make its internal practices, books and records relating to the use and disclosure of PHI received from Covered Entity (or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity) available to the Secretary for purposes of the Secretary determining the Covered Entity’s compliance with HIPAA and the Privacy Rule.

Internal Practices. Subject to any applicable legal privilege, and, if required by law, to the extent consistent with ethical obligations, Business Associate shall make its internal practices, books and records relating to the use and disclosure of PHI received from Covered Entity (or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity) available available, within 15 business days, to the Secretary for purposes of the Secretary determining the Covered Entity’s compliance with HIPAA and the Privacy Rule.