CTR0055536_HIPPA_Document.pdf

This document is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) and A New Leaf, Inc., focused on compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). The agreement establishes the terms for handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) in accordance with federal and state privacy and security standards.

The agreement outlines the responsibilities of A New Leaf, Inc. as a Business Associate in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive health information. Key obligations include using PHI only for specified purposes related to ADCS services, implementing appropriate safeguards, reporting any unauthorized use or disclosure, maintaining data security, and complying with HIPAA and HITECH regulations. The contract specifies requirements for data handling, including minimum necessary use, de-identification protocols, record retention, and provisions for termination in case of breach. The agreement was executed on June 24th, 2021, with a term that aligns with the underlying contract between the parties.