ADCS_Business_Associate_Agreement_with_HITECH-sgned.pdf

This document is a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement between the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) and Garden House, Inc. The agreement is focused on establishing compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and HITECH Act regulations, ensuring proper handling of protected health information.

The document is signed by Katy Buehler, Executive Director of Garden House, Inc., and executed on May 14, 2024. The agreement specifically outlines the parties' mutual obligations to comply with HIPAA and HITECH rules, including provisions for amendment and interpretation of the agreement to maintain regulatory compliance. The contract requires Garden House, Inc. to acknowledge receipt of the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, with a signed copy to be filed with the ADCS Procurement Office. The agreement is executed by Marisa Lucero, an ADCS Procurement Specialist, representing the state agency.