SH17-040 Prof Service Agreement & BAA signed

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B. Reimbursement for Costs Incurred Due to Breach: Business Associate shall reimburse Covered Entity, without limitation, for all costs of investigation, dispute resolution, notification of individuals, the media, and the government, and expenses incurred in responding to any audits or other investigation relating to or arising out of a breach of unsecured PHI by the Business Associate, including mitigation. C. Regulatory References: A reference in this Addendum to a Section in the Department of Health and Human Services Privacy Regulations, CFR, Title 45, Sections 160 and 164 means the Section as in effect or as amended, and for which compliance is required. D. Amendment: Changes in the law are automatically incorporated herein vYTith o ut need for explicit amendment. The Parties agree this this Addendum may be amended from time to time if otherwise necessary for Covered Entity to comply with the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services Privacy Regulations, CFR, Title 45, Sections 160 and 164 and other provisions of law. E. Notices: Whenever Covered Entity or Business Associate is required to give notice to the other party, notice shall be in writing, posted in the US Mail, and deemed delivered after three (3) business days except as described in II. D., above. F. Survival: The obligations of the Business Associate shall survive the termination of this Addendum. G. Interpretation: Any ambiguity in this Addendum shall be resolved in favor of a meaning that permits Covered Entity to comply with the Department of Health and Human Services Privacy Regulations, CFR, Title 45, Sections 160 and 164 and other provisions of law. Any provision of the Underlying Agreement that is directly contradictory to one or more terms of this Addendum is superseded by the terms of this Addendum to the extent necessary for the parties' compliance with HIPAA. B. A. A.Page 5of6