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5. KCPHD will collect data and provide relevant patient information to assist the Hub in <br />reporting of progress to the HCA as per the contract. <br />C. JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS <br />6. In performing the duties described above, each party shall exercise independent professional <br />clinical judgment free and clear of any directional control by the other; provided, however <br />that the parties' actions do not conflict with the generally accepted medical practice. In <br />providing administrative, supervisory, educational and all other duties not requiring <br />independent professional judgment, Comprehensive shall perform such duties in conformity <br />with the directions of KCPHD. <br />7. All providers employed or contracted by the parties shall retain sole and absolute discretion <br />to refer patients to any provider(s) they believe will best meet the patient's health needs, and <br />will advise patients of the patient's right to request referral to any provider(s) the patient <br />chooses. <br />8. Both parties will maintain separate billing systems and electronic medical records systems. <br />9. Both parties agree to explore and pursue continued funding and sustainability alternatives. <br />10. To ensure the continuity of care of referred patients, the parties agree to cooperate in <br />developing a method by which patient health information can be shared between the parties <br />in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including but not limited <br />to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"), and the policies and <br />procedures of each party. <br />11. The parties will determine the behavioral health staff hours by mutual agreement, taking into <br />consideration patient demand and behavioral health staff capacity. The hours of operation <br />may be altered by mutual agreement of the parties. <br />12. Both parties will orient and train their respective staff, as appropriate, on the purposes and <br />goals of the referral relationship between the parties, as well as on any requested issue(s) <br />deemed relevant to this MOA. <br />13. Both parties will periodically meet and confer to foster improved access to care, continually <br />improve quality of clinical care and care management, enhance provider -staff relationships, <br />and to maintain an effective collaborative working relationship between the parties. <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />