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SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Single Entity)
This Software Subscription and Services Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of the 22nd day of June 2018 (the "Effective Date") by and between Azara
Healthcare, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Azara"), and Jefferson County Public
Health, a healthcare organization ("Subscriber"), wherein Azara and Subscriber are individually
referred to as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties."
Terms used herein as defined terms and not otherwise defined when first used shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in Section 14 below or in the relevant Appendix.
WHEREAS, Azara owns or has the right to use certain intellectual property known as
the AZARA DRVS (Data Reporting and Visualization Solution), a reporting and analytics
solution (as defined below and described in more detail in Appendix A hereto, and collectively,
the "Software");
WHEREAS, Subscriber desires to use the Software and receive the Subscriber Support
Services and the Professional Services provided by Azara in relation to Subscriber's use of the
Software;
WHEREAS, Subscriber has entered into a training and technical assistance program with
Upstream, wherein Subscriber will provide data, including Protected Health Information
("PHI"), as that term is defined under HIPAA, directly to Azara, which will thereafter be
measured and released to Upstream in aggregate and/or de -identified form, as authorized by
Subscriber, to be used by Upstream to inform Subscriber's quality improvement efforts and track
its progress toward certain goals; and
WHEREAS, Upstream has agreed to provide Subscriber with access to Software by
paying all fees and charges for Subscriber's use of Software and Professional Services related to
said use.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1) SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
(a) Subscription Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Azara grants to Subscriber a non-exclusive, non -transferable subscription to access and use the
Software, including the right to download, copy and use the Documentation provided with the
Software. Subscriber may select those individual users to whom it shall grant access to
Subscriber's account. Such persons may include any or all of Subscriber's employees or
contractors, provided that (i) users may use the Software solely for the benefit of Subscriber's
conduct of its own business and (ii) such user's access must be consistent with the obligations of
this Agreement and Subscriber's confidentiality obligations under HIPAA.
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(b) Restrictions. Subscriber's license to use the Software is subject to the following
restrictions:
(i) Subscriber shall not reverse engineer the Software or attempt to
decompile, disassemble, reverse translate or otherwise derive the source
code or data processes from the executable Software code;
(ii) Subscriber shall not change Azara branding or the location of Azara's
logo, as displayed within the Software delivered or otherwise made
available to Subscriber;
(iii) Subscriber shall not (a) interfere in any manner with the operation or
functionality of the Software or the Services, or (b) attempt to gain
unauthorized access to the Software or its related systems or networks;
(iv) Subscriber shall not sell, resell, sublicense, lease, rent, loan, lend, transmit
or otherwise distribute or transfer access to the Software to third parties;
and
(v) Subscriber shall not use the Software to provide services to third parties
through a service bureau, timeshare or any other arrangement, nor shall it
use the Software to build a competitive product or service, or copy any
feature, function or graphic of the Software for competitive purposes.
(d) Subscriber Responsibilities. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that (i) as
between Azara and Subscriber, Subscriber is solely responsible for the Subscriber Data and those
individuals to whom it grants access to Subscriber Data; (ii) Subscriber is responsible for any
unauthorized access to the Software taking place through its systems or accounts and it shall
notify Azara promptly of any such unauthorized access; and (iii) Subscriber may use the
Software only in accordance with the Documentation and applicable law. Subscriber shall be
responsible for compliance with this Agreement by its officers, employees and agents.
3) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Azara agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Professional Services
and to meet the deadlines, milestones, targets and goals described in the Statement of Work
("SOW") attached to this Agreement (and in any further written SOW as may be jointly executed
between the Parties and that are made a part of this Agreement). Professional Services shall be
limited to implementation, integration, data connection and training services associated with the
initial setup of the Software for Subscriber and such other customization services as may be set
forth in the applicable SOW. Unless otherwise specified, all work product and deliverables
created by Azara with the applicable SOW shall be deemed to be modifications to the Azara
DRVS platform, owned exclusively by Azara and not be considered a work -made -for -hire under
the U.S. copyright laws. The fee estimates set forth in the SOW are minimum fees only and may
be subject to additional costs, fees and charges for such things as out-of-pocket expenses, travel
costs, unplanned or un -forecasted costs, as well as costs incurred as a result of the failure of
Subscriber to meet any of its obligations under this Agreement or any SOW. Azara and
Subscriber will execute a change order detailing any additional fees or costs. Upon prior notice
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to Subscriber, Azara shall have the right to assign, delegate, or subcontract the Professional
Services, or any portion thereof, to a third party designated by Azara.
4) SUBSCRIBER SUPPORT SERVICES
During the Term Azara shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the
Subscriber Support Services described on Appendix C attached to this Agreement.
5) PAYMENT TERMS
(a) Agreed Upon Fees. The Parties acknowledge that Upstream shall pay to Azara
all fees and charges in full delivery of the provision of the Software and Professional Services
contemplated under this Agreement during the Term, as documented in that certain Statement of
Work entered into between Azara and Upstream with respect to Azara's performance of this
Agreement.
(b) Miscellaneous Charges. Subscriber shall also pay Azara's charges for all goods
or services that Azara provides at Subscriber's written request. Subscriber shall be solely
responsible for any other charges or expenses Subscriber may incur to access the Software,
including without limitation, telephone and equipment charges, and fees charged by third party
vendors of products and services.
6) LIMITED WARRANTY
Azara warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike
manner, and that the Software will, during the Term, perform as stated in this Agreement and its
Documentation. During the Term, if the Software does not perform in accordance with its
Documentation or the Services are not properly performed, then Azara shall repair the Software
or re -perform the Services such that they are then conforming. The foregoing shall be
Subscriber's exclusive remedy, and Azara's sole liability, with regard to any warranty claim.
7) MUTUAL CONFIDENTIALITY
(a) Definition of Confidential Information. Confidential Information means all
confidential information disclosed by a Party (the "Disclosing Party") to the other Party (the
"Recipient"), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably
should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the
circumstances of disclosure ("Confidential Information"). Azara's Confidential Information
includes, without limitation, the Software.
(b) Protection of Confidential Information. Each party receiving or learning
Confidential Information of the other party agrees that it shall a) use such Confidential
Information only for the purpose(s) of this Agreement and not for any independent purpose, b)
not disclose such Confidential Information to any person or entity except to its own employees
having a "need to know" such information for the purposes of this Agreement and to such other
recipients as the disclosing party may approve in writing, provided, however, that such other
recipients shall have executed a confidentiality agreement similar in substance to this Agreement
and c) use the same procedures and degree of care to restrict and prevent disclosure that it uses
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for its own confidential information of a similar nature, but in no event less than reasonable care.
The receiving party shall make only such copies of Confidential Information as are necessary to
carry out the purpose for the disclosure, and shall reproduce the disclosing party's proprietary
legends on all such copies.
(c) Exclusions. Confidential Information shall exclude information that: (i) is or
becomes generally known to the public without breach, by the Recipient, of any obligation owed
to the Disclosing Party; (ii) was known to the Recipient prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing
Party without a breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; (iii) is received from a
third party without a breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; or (iv) was
independently developed by the Recipient without use of or access to the Confidential
Information.
(d) Protected Health Information. The Parties acknowledge that Subscriber will
provide PHI to Azara through its use of the Software, and that Azara's performance of the
Services involves access to and use of PHI provided by Subscriber. The Parties acknowledge
that Azara will act as the Subscriber's business associate, and Azara agrees to be bound by the
provisions of the Business Associate Agreement attached as Appendix D to this Agreement.
Subscriber shall not, under any circumstances, provide any PHI to Upstream. Rather, Upstream
will only receive aggregate and/or de -identified data or measures directly from Azara, as
authorized by Subscriber. Subscriber and Azara agree that Upstream shall own all aggregate
and/or de -identified data and measures that result from this Agreement.
8) PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
(a) Reservation of Rights by Azara. Subscriber acknowledges that Azara, or its
licensors own all right, title and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in the
Software, all workflow processes, user interface, designs, know-how and other technologies
provided by Azara as part of the Services. Azara does not grant any rights, titles, permissions or
licenses except those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
(b) Subscriber Data. As between Azara and Subscriber, all Subscriber Data shall
remain the sole property of Subscriber subject to the other terms of this Agreement. Subscriber
grants to Azara a non-exclusive, royalty free, license to use the Subscriber Data as necessary for
purposes of Azara performing its obligations under this Agreement. Subscriber may at any time
download the Subscriber Data from the data warehouse maintained by Azara. Azara may use,
during and after the Term of this Agreement, all aggregate non -identifiable information and data
("Aggregate Data") for purposes of enhancing the Software, providing technical support,
developing industry benchmarks and standards and for other business purposes, all in
compliance with HIPAA privacy standards. Azara may use and/or publish such Aggregate Data
for the benefit of all Subscribers of Azara or the public, provided that such use is in compliance
with HIPAA privacy standards. Subscriber agrees to negotiate in good faith with Azara with
regard to any additional or future opportunities for uses of Subscriber Data that may arise from
time to time under this Agreement.
(c) Data Integrity and Accuracy. Subscriber accepts sole responsibility for: (i) the
accuracy, completeness and integrity of the Subscriber Data input into the data warehouse
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maintained by Azara for use with the Software; and (ii) the programming, procedures and
communication lines established and used for purposes of internet-based or remote access to the
Software. Subscriber shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that its use of the Software and the
Services, including, without limitation its transmission of Subscriber Data, will not include, or
introduce any malicious software or malware, viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses which will
disrupt the proper operation of the Software or Services.
9) LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
(a) Limitation of Warranty. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS
AGREEMENT ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO
THE SOFTWARE AND SERVICES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN,
AZARA DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON -
INFRINGEMENT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY CONSTITUTES AN ESSENTIAL
PART OF THIS AGREEMENT. AZARA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES THAT ACCESS TO SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, THAT THE
SOFTWARE WILL MEET Subscriber'S REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE RESULTS
OBTAINED BY Subscriber WILL BE ERROR FREE.
(b) Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT FOR VIOLATIONS BY Subscriber OF
SECTION 1(b) or 1 (c), NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES,
COSTS OF DELAY, LOSS OF DATA OR INFORMATION), REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR WHETHER THE PARTY HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. AZARA'S LIABILITY FOR ALL
DAMAGES RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR
OTHERWISE) SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY Subscriber FOR
THE SUBSCRIPTION THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, WITHIN
THE PRECEDING TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
(c) No Medical Practice. Azara does not, nor does it intend to, engage in the
performance or delivery of medical or health care services. The Software provided and Services
performed by Azara under this Agreement should not, in any case, be deemed or understood as a
recommendation, endorsement, guarantee or warranty of the professional services of any health
care service providers. The Software is not intended as a substitute for professional medical
judgment in patient diagnosis or treatment. Subscriber shall retain responsibility for all medical
services and Subscriber shall maintain the usual and customary medical liability and malpractice
insurance to cover the provision of services, including those reported on through this Agreement.
It is intended that all claims, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees (collectively, "Damages"), relating to or arising out of any claim by
any third party that the Software, the Services or their use has resulted in personal injury shall be
covered by insurance carried by the Subscriber. Furthermore, provided the Software performs in
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accordance with the Documentation, Subscriber indemnify and defend Azara against and hold it
harmless from any and all Damages.
10) TERM, TERMINATION, SUSPENSION OF SERVICE AND RETURN OF DATA
(a) Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
term of five (5) years (the "Term").
(b) Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective upon
providing written termination notice to the other Party, if the other Party fails to cure a breach of
a material term of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice thereof.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately, in the event of bankruptcy,
dissolution or liquidation by the other Party.
(c) Actions upon Termination. In the event of termination or expiration of this
Agreement all licenses granted pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement shall immediately
terminate and Subscriber's use of the Software and the Services shall cease. Any and all unpaid
fees and charges for Services performed shall immediately become due. Subscriber shall be
entitled to the return of all Subscriber Data, and upon written request Azara shall return the
Subscriber Data to Subscriber or otherwise make the Subscriber Data available to Subscriber for
download. Subscriber Data will be provided or made available in the form and/or format in
which it is stored in the Software, or such other form mutually agreed to by the Parties.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, Azara shall have no obligation to maintain any of the Subscriber
Data longer than sixty (60) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement. All requests
for return or access must be made prior to the forgoing date.
(d) Suspension of Service for Violations of Law. Azara may immediately suspend
the Services and access to the Software and remove applicable Subscriber Data if it in good faith
believes that, as part of using the Software or the Services, Subscriber may have violated the law.
Azara shall attempt to notify Subscriber in advance, but it is not required to do so.
(f) Survival. Only those Sections of this Agreement that, by their nature, must
survive termination or expiration in order to achieve their full and intended meaning shall
survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. Such Sections shall survive only to the
extent and duration necessary to give such Sections their intended meaning and affect.
11) INDEMNITY
(a) By Azara. Azara shall defend, indemnify and hold Subscriber harmless against
costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and liabilities resulting from a claim by
any third party that use of the Software infringes or violates any intellectual property right of
such third party (an "IP Claim"), provided that: (i) Subscriber notifies Azara promptly in
writing of any such IP Claim; (ii) Subscriber cooperates with Azara in all reasonable respects in
connection with the investigation and defense of the IP Claim; and (iii) Azara shall have sole
control of the defense of the IP Claim and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise.
Should the Software become, or in Azara's opinion be likely to become, the subject of an IP
Claim, Azara may, at its option and expense, either, (A) procure for Subscriber the right to
continue using the Software, (B) replace or modify the Software so that it becomes non
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infringing; or (C) terminate this Agreement and grant to Subscriber a refund of the fees paid
hereunder for the balance of the Term. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Azara
shall have no obligation or liability to Subscriber under this Section I I (a) to the extent any
otherwise covered IP Claim is based upon: (1) use of the Software by Subscriber in a manner
other than that for which it was furnished by Azara; (2) use of the Software if it has been
modified by or for Subscriber in such a way as to cause it to become infringing; or (3) use of the
Software by Subscriber in conjunction with systems, products or components not furnished by
Azara. The provisions of this Section I I (a) set forth Azara's exclusive liability, and Subscriber's
exclusive remedy, for infringement or other violation of the intellectual property rights of any
third party.
(b) By Subscriber. Subscriber shall defend, indemnify, and hold Azara and its
directors, officers and employees harmless from and against any claim, action, proceeding,
liability, loss, damage, cost or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees)
(collectively, "Claims"), arising out of (i) use or operation of, or access to, the Software or the
Services by Subscriber, except to the extent caused by Azara's breach, negligence or intentional
misconduct; (ii) any breach of this Agreement by Subscriber or Subscriber's performance or
failure to perform its obligations hereunder; (iii) the negligence, recklessness or willful
misconduct of Subscriber; or (iv) any breach or alleged breach by Subscriber of any applicable
laws or regulations, including, but not limited to, HIPAA or HITECH.
12) MISCELLANEOUS OTHER TERMS
(a) Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the substantive laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Appendices, sets forth the
entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous discussions, representations and understandings, oral
or written between them. No amendment or modification of any provision of this Agreement or
any of the documents, instruments or agreements to be executed by the Parties pursuant hereto
shall be effective unless in a writing specifically referring to this Agreement and signed by all of
the Parties hereto.
(c) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the
same Agreement. The executed counterparts of this Agreement may be delivered by scan and e-
mail, facsimile or other electronic means by any Party to another Party, and the receiving Party
may rely on receipt of such document so delivered as if the original had been received.
(d) Headings. The headings of the articles, sections and subsections of this
Agreement are intended for the convenience of the Parties only and shall in no way be held to
explain, modify, construe, limit, amplify or aid in the interpretation of the provisions hereof.
(e) Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is declared or
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall
be severable from, and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not be construed to have any
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effect on, the remaining provisions of this Agreement, unless such invalid or unenforceable
provision goes to the essence of this Agreement, in which case the entire Agreement may be
declared invalid and not binding upon any of the Parties.
(f) Waiver. The terms, rights and obligations contained in this Agreement, may be
waived only by a written instrument executed by the Party waiving compliance. Any such
waiver shall not be deemed a waiver of any other provision hereof or of the same breach or
default upon any recurrence thereof. No delay or failure on the part of a Party hereto to exercise
any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.
(g) Force Maieure. Neither Party shall be held responsible for any delay or failure
in performance of any part of this Agreement (except for Subscriber's payment obligations) to
the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, explosion, war, strike, embargo,
government requirement, civil or military authority, act of God or other causes beyond its control
and without the fault or negligence of the delayed or non performing Party or its subcontractors.
(h) Assignment. Neither Party may assign or transfer this Agreement to a third party
without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, except that this Agreement may be assigned as part of a merger, or sale of all or
substantially all of the business or assets, of a Party; provided that the surviving entity (in the
case of a merger) or the buyer (in the case of a sale of the business or assets) shall agree in
writing to assume the obligations of Subscriber under this Agreement. Subject to the foregoing,
this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their
respective permitted successors and authorized assigns.
(i) Independent Contractors. The Parties are independent contractors and shall not
be construed to be partners, agents, joint venturers or representatives with respect to each other.
0) Insurance. Azara shall maintain adequate comprehensive general liability and
professional liability insurance coverage, with separate minimum limits $1 million per
occurrence and $2 million in the aggregate. Upon request, Azara shall provide Subscriber with
evidence of insurance for such coverage. Azara shall also maintain workers' compensation
insurance as required by law.
(k) Use of Subscriber's Name and Logo. Azara may use Subscriber's name and logo
in subscriber lists and related promotional materials describing Subscriber as a subscriber of
Azara, which use must be in accordance with Subscriber's trademark guidelines and policies.
13) NOTICES
Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be sent to a party at the address specified below or such other address as either
party may from time to time designate to the other, via US Mail or courier service, or, if mailed
electronically, it shall be confirmed in writing via US Mail or courier service. Such notice shall
be deemed to be delivered when actually received by the other party, or when such party refuses
delivery.
If to Azara Healthcare, LLC:
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Azara Healthcare, LLC
Attention: Jeff Brandes
70 Blanchard Road — Suite 401
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 365-2208
If to Subscriber:
Jefferson County Public Health
Attention: Vicki Kirkpatrick
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
vkirkpatrick@co. j efferson.wa.us
(360) 385-9408
14. DEFINITIONS
(a) "Documentation" shall mean all Software user guides, sample data,
specifications and other material provided in connection with or accessible through the Software
or the Services.
(b) "Encounter" means a visit that includes face to face contact between a patient
and a provider who exercises independent professional judgment in the provision of services to
the patient, which services are documented in charts maintained by the provider and reported
through the Uniform Data System of the Health Resources and Services Administration or
equivalent report counts, including AZARA DRVS. For the purposes of pricing and payment
under this Agreement, Encounter is further limited to the sum of lines 15b and 22b of Table 5 of
the final UDS report submitted by Subscriber.
(c) "HIPAA" shall mean the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996.
(d) "HITECH" shall mean the Healthcare Information Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health Act of 2009.
(e) "Professional Service Fees" shall mean the fees payable by Subscriber for the
Professional Services, as set forth in the applicable SOW.
(f) "Services" shall mean, collectively, the Subscriber Support Services and the
Professional Services.
(g) "Software" shall mean the AZARA DRVS Reporting and Analytics Solution, a
centralized data warehouse with a web based application, including interfaces and data extraction
applications for validation and loading of data, data captured from EPM and EMR, as well as
aggregating data through standardized data objects, which enables the functionality of analytic
reporting. The term "Software," for purposes of this Agreement, shall also include the
Documentation. The Software is further described in Appendix A hereto.
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(h) "Subscriber Data" shall mean all data uploaded by Subscriber.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives,
have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
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Philip C. Hunsucker, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting ttorney
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
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AZARA HEALTHCARE, LLC
By.
N Jeff Brandes
Title: President & CEO
APPENDIX A
Software Description
AZARA DRVS "UP" Overview
AZARA DRVS is a web -based central data warehouse and reporting solution that provides
reports, key performance indicators and a visualization of various data measures captured from
Electronic Practice Management (EPM) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. The
AZARA DRVS Reporting and Analytics Solution includes three core components: (i) Clinical
Quality Reports; (ii) Registry Reports. All reports can be configured and customized using a
variety of filters, views, sorts by provider, provider type, gender, locations, specialties, chronic
disease and ages.
The AZARA DRVS Reporting and Analytics Solution also includes reporting modules covering
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and "Meaningful Use" program requirements and
features. AZARA DRVS supports MS Excel and .pdf data output formats, role based security
access and user levels that may be defined to reflect scopes of reports referenced in product
documentation. The system extract receives data from the individual EPM/EHR systems and
deposits it in the AZARA DRVS data warehouse nightly. Subscriber access to data and
reporting is provided through secure, role based web interface, meaning only properly authorized
personnel may see data that he/she is authorized to view.
AZARA DRVS provides multi -dimensional reports and many well-documented health center -
specific key performance indicators to support quality improvement. These reports fulfill
various needs such as multi-level panel oversight (i.e. Site, Department, team, etc), quality
improvement, prevention and outreach, grant and federal reporting.
The DRVS "UP" package will contain the following:
1. Upstream USA Family Planning Measure Set (12)
2. Standards based Primary Care Clinical Quality Measures (10)
a. Tobacco Use Screening
b. Well Child (3)
c. Immunizations (5)
d. Chlamydia
e. Lead Screening
DOES NOT INCLUDE Depression or BMI/Weight Screening Measures
3. Cancer Screening Measures — MU Measure Set
a. Breast
b. Cervical
c. Colorectal
4. 1 Full Chronic Disease Measure Set (HTN) & Registry, Dashboard
5. Limited Diabetes Measure Set
a. alc control,
b. Pre -diabetes
c. Undiagnosed diabetics
6. Primary Care Summary/Preventative Registries (3)
a. Male
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b. Female
c. Pediatrics
7. Fixed Scorecards & Dashboards for above Measures
8. PCMH 2014 Measures (10) Subscriber/o Advanced Care Plan
9. Encounter Volume Measure
10. No -Show & Appointment Cancellation Tracking Measures
Azara Data Assurance
The Data Connector Assurance Plan covers all changes necessary to maintain the Data
Connector fidelity between the EHR and EPM systems and supply any data necessary for DRVS
"UP" reports. This plan covers EHR version upgrades and template or workflow changes. The
Data Connector Assurance Plan does NOT cover the migration onto a different EHR or EPM
platform nor the sourcing or ingestion of data from any other systems.
AZARA DRVS "UP" Subscription
Included in each subscription is:
• License to use Software as a Service
• Minimum Availability as detailed in Subscriber Support Services
• Support and sustainability services, including continuous improvement related to
performance standards
• Training Materials and Product Documentation
• Business Hours Technical Support/Help Desk (Phone/Email/Internet) — "I can't login to the
system" as detailed in Subscriber Support Services
• Business Hours Application Support (Phone/Email/Internet) - "How do I view the report of
XYZ" as detailed in Subscriber Support Services
• Data handling and storage that is compliant with HIPAA, HITECH and other applicable state
and federal laws and regulations; provided that if Subscriber changes its EHR software or
significant changes are made to HIPAA, HITECH and other applicable state and federal
laws and regulations, Azara reserves the right to charge a Professional Services Fee or
increase the Subscription Fee
• Generally available continuous improvement enhancements to AZARA DRVS Reporting
functionality
• Services necessary to assure continuity in mappings, data validity and continuous
transmission of data following routine upgrades of EHR versions; provided that if significant
changes are made to such EHR software, beyond routine upgrades, Azara reserves the right
to charge a Professional Services Fee or increase the Subscription Fee
Not included in subscription:
• User access equipment
• Network connectivity to sites
• Data Connectors
• Sourcing of new or additional data elements necessary to use new reports or
functionality, including reports added to meet updated regulatory requirements (ex. UDS)
• Data Connector modifications to accommodate EHR system changes
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• Open Database access
• Custom Reports
Definitions Used in this Product Description
"EHR" means an electronic health record system.
"EPM" means an electronic practice management system.
"Meaningful Use" means the criteria to be established in three stages from 2011 to 2015
pursuant to the HITECH provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for
the use of certified EHR technology in ways that can be measured significantly in quality and in
quantity, including using certified EHR technology that includes electronic prescribing, using
EHR technology that allows electronic documentation and exchange of health information and
submitting information on the clinical quality measures and other measures selected by the
secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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APPENDIX B
Statement of Work
Azara will connect the Subscriber's EHR & EPM System to the Azara DRVS platform
1.1 Connecting Health Center to AZARA DRVS:
1.1.1 Preparation call with Subscriber to provide project overview, define project goals
and approach, and determine Subscriber team owners.
1.1.2 Connect Subscriber's EHRs to the DRVS data warehouse for nightly unidirectional
data transfer.
1.1.3 Conduct Kickoff — DRVS product overview and demonstration, review
standardized metrics, and conduct EHR walkthrough for in scope metrics with
health center staff.
1.1.4 Capture of all required data elements from Subscriber's EHR for standard DRVS
"UP" configuration.
1.2 Data Validation:
1.1.1.1 Quality of Documentation= Quality of Care Delivered (QD=QC) analysis: Analysis of the
quality of data extracted from each EHR/EPM to determine whether data accurately
represents of the quality of care delivered by Subscriber. Completion milestones are
listed below:
A) Seed Data / Mapping (e.g., all the ways to order Alc, Pap, Mamm, Locations, etc.)
B) Patient Profile: Data Validation
• Pt Demographics
• PCP / Usual Provider
• Medications
• Allergies
• Problems / Diagnoses
• Insurance / Payer Information
C) Clinical Encounter: Data Validation
• Lab Results
• Vitals
• Procedures
• Medical and Social History
• Charges
D) Data Loaded in Production Environment
E) Detailed Validation of Upstream Measures
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• Denominator
• Numerator
1.2.2 Validation/Sign-Off of Subscriber that EHR data is accurately represented in
AZARA DRVS.
1.3 Training:
1.3.1 Azara will provide Subscriber training on the use of the DRVS reporting platform.
The training will consist of one live, in person session and up to 2 additional
webinars (60 minutes each).
1.3.2 One super user training session will be provided to Subscriber (as required/up to
4 hours in length) on same day as User training (1.3.1)
1.3.3 Post Go -Live "Adoption" support from Implementation Specialist includes 8
hours of structured meeting time over 10-12 weeks following system go -live and
user sign off.
The connection services for Subscriber will begin on a mutually agreed upon date. The services
will be completed in accordance with the timeline illustrated below and are expected to take
approximately 8-10 weeks.
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Azara will produce the following deliverables for Subscriber.
4 Assumptions
The following are assumptions for this project:
4.1 Subscriber will facilitate conversations with key personnel.
4.2 Subscriber will provide reference materials as needed (e.g., EHR setup, EHR workflows,
quality improvement initiatives, network connectivity).
4.3 Azara staff will be granted access to any relevant, existing Subscriber systems, data and
documentation, including application and database access to both EMR and EPM
systems, prior to the integration start date in the Schedule section.
4.4 In order to minimize travel expenses, Azara resources will perform work that can be
accomplished offsite at Azara facilities.
4.5 Subscriber will be available for issue resolution within 2 business days.
4.6 Subscriber will respond to requests for information or materials within 3 business days.
4.7 Only data captured in a structured format within the EPM and EMR of each health center
will be transmitted to the DRV S platform.
4.8 Data elements added to the EHR or EPM systems after the completion of this project are
outside the scope of this statement of work.
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4.9 Structured data will be collected from a single EMR & EPM system. Connections to
other data sources or legacy systems are beyond the scope of this SOW.
4.10 Subscriber will ensure business and technical stakeholders are available for project
meetings and will provide necessary materials as needed and as agreed to in the project
plan maintained by the Project Manager.
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APPENDIX C
Subscriber Support Services
Azara will provide the following Subscriber Support Services at no additional charge to
Subscriber:
• Azara will use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) provide for resolution of
Software performance issues; (ii) provide monitoring to assure effective transmission
of data; and (iii) provide necessary support to remedy malfunctions in data
transmission due to the Software. In addition, Azara will make available on-going
system reports supported by tracking logs and other documentation and provide
communication to Subscriber on the status of any known issues.
• Azara will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Software through
Scheduled Maintenance and Emergency Maintenance, as required. Notice of
Scheduled Maintenance will be provided to Subscriber's designated point of contact
by telephone, email or fax, as determined by Azara.
• Azara will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the online Availability of
the Software as follows:
• Azara will correct, within the timeframes set forth below, reported verifiable failures
of the Software to substantially conform to, or perform substantially in accordance
with, Azara's published user documentation:
Activity
SL 1
SL 2
SL 3
SL 4
Acknowledge
Within
2 Within 4
Within 8
Within 8
business
business
business
business hours
hours
hours
hours
Response &
Every
2 Every 4
Every
As needed
Follow Up
business
business
business day
hours
hours
Escalation
Immediate
2 business
As needed
As needed
Hours
Severity Level Definitions:
Severity 1: indicates a major business impact
Severity 2: indicates a serious business impact ( i.e., poor application
performance or intermittent connectivity)
Severity 3: indicates a minor business impact (no workaround in place)
Severity 4: indicates a low business impact (workaround available)
• Azara will provide telephone support and/or remote access support to designated
Subscriber contacts to assist Subscriber in the use of the Software, including the daily
transmission of data and the availability of reports.
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Telephone Support:
Phone No.:
Hours of Support: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time
Email Support:
Email Address: support@azarahealthcare.com
Hours of Support: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time
Designated Subscriber Contact:
Contact 1: Name:
Phone:
Email:
Azara will provide to Subscriber all Updates of the Software and any new modules
for which Azara does not charge an additional Subscriber fee; provided, however, that
any required development, installation, implementation and other services or out-of-
pocket costs in connection with the Updates, new reports or new modules shall not be
included in the Subscriber Support Services.
Exclusions. The Subscriber Support Services provided by Azara under this Agreement do not
include: (i) resolution of problems resulting from or attributable to: (A) any modification of or
damage to the Software or its operating environment not caused by Azara; (B) the failure of
Subscriber to operate or use the Software in the proper hardware and software environment; (C)
the failure of Subscriber to use the Software or the Professional Services in accordance with
Azara's documentation and/or instructions; or (D) use of the Software or the Professional
Services with third party hardware or software not provided or approved by Azara or that does
not meet the specifications provided by Azara; (ii) new modules in the Software for which Azara
establishes a separate subscription fee; provided that the Subscriber Support Services shall
include new modules of the Software if Subscriber pays the agreed upon subscription fee for
such new module; (iii) any Updates, if Subscriber is in default with respect to payment of any
amounts due hereunder; or (iv) the Professional Services.
Carrier Lines. Subscriber acknowledges that access to the Software is provided over various
faculties and communications lines and information will be transmitted over local exchange and
internet backbone carrier lines and through routers, switches, and other devices (collectively
"Carrier Lines") that are owned, maintained and serviced by third parties, all of which are
beyond Azara's control. Azara assumes no liability for or relating to the availability, integrity,
privacy, security, confidentiality or use of any information while it is transmitted on the Carrier
Lines, or any delay, failure, interruption, interception, loss, transmission or corruption of any
data or other information attributable to transmission on the Carrier Lines. Use of the Carrier
Lines is solely at Subscriber's risk and is subject to all applicable laws.
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Subscriber Duties. During the Term, Subscriber shall: (i) at Subscriber's expense, maintain an
approved, secure internet connection with the ability to access the Software; (ii) cooperate with
Azara in identifying the cause of any claimed failure of the Software to perform per the warranty
herein; and (iii) allow Azara on-site access to Subscriber's systems to the extent necessary to
perform the Services..
Definitions Used in this Support Services Appendix
"Agreed Upon Service Time" shall mean the total number of minutes available for a particular
month, minus the sum of (i) any Scheduled Maintenance for such month; and (ii) any additional
planned downtime approved by Subscriber.
"Emergency Maintenance" shall mean any maintenance of the Software, at Azara's data
warehouse or otherwise, other than Scheduled Maintenance.
"Incident Minutes" shall mean the number of minutes during which the availability and use of
the Software is substantially impacted.
"Scheduled Maintenance" shall mean any maintenance of the Software, at Azara's data
warehouse or otherwise, where (i) Subscriber is notified not less than forty eight (48) hours in
advance; and (ii) the maintenance is performed during a standard maintenance window from 10
pm to 6 am EST.
"Updates" shall mean all versions, revisions, updates or upgrades to the Software that Azara
makes available generally to Subscribers without any additional fees.
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APPENDIX D
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
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BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This Business Associate Agreement ("Agreement"), effective as of June 22, 2018 ("Effective Date"),
is entered into by and between Jefferson County Public Health, a healthcare organization with its primary
place of business at 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, Washington 98368 (the "Covered Entity"), and
Azara Healthcare, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with its primary place of business at 70
Blanchard Road, Suite 401, Burlington, MA 01803 (the 'Business Associate") (each a "Party" and
collectively the "Parties").
The Parties may enter into agreements or arrangements from time to time pursuant to which the
Business Associate may receive, use and/or disclose Protected Health Information (as defined below) in
connection with the services provided to the Covered Entity under such agreements or arrangements (the
"Service Agreements"). Both Parties are committed to complying with Federal regulations under the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), the Health Information
Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act ("HITECH"), including the so-called Privacy,
Security, Breach Notification and Enforcement Rules (the "HIPAA Laws") and other applicable laws that
govern the privacy and security of Protected Health Information. This Agreement sets forth the terms and
conditions pursuant to which the Covered Entity and the Business Associate will handle Protected Health
Information that is provided by, or created or received by, the Business Associate from or on behalf of the
Covered Entity ("Protected Health Information"), during the term of the Service Agreements between the
Parties and after its termination.
Capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth in HIPAA, HITECH and the corresponding
Federal regulations at 45 C.F.R. Part 160 and Part 164, unless otherwise defined herein.
The Parties agree as follows:
1. PERMITTED USES AND DISCLOSURES OF PROTECTED HEALTH
INFORMATION
1.1 Services. Pursuant to one or more Service Agreements between the Parties, the Business
Associate provides services to the Covered Entity that involve the receipt, use and disclosure of Protected
Health Information. Except as otherwise specified herein, the Business Associate may make any and all
uses of Protected Health Information necessary to perform its obligations under the Service Agreements
between the Parties.
1.2 Business Activities of the Business Associate. Unless otherwise limited herein, the
Business Associate may do the following:
a. use the Protected Health Information in its possession for its proper management and
administration and to fulfill any present or future legal responsibilities of the Business
Associate, provided that such uses are permitted under state and federal confidentiality
laws; and
b. disclose the Protected Health Information in its possession to third parties for the purpose
of its proper management and administration or to fulfill any present or future legal
responsibilities of the Business Associate, provided that (i) the disclosures are Required
by Law; or (ii) the Business Associate has received from the third party written
assurances regarding its confidential handling of such Protected Health Information, as
required under 45 C.F.R. § 164.504(e)(4).
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1.3 Additional Activities of the Business Associate. In addition to using the Protected Health
Information to perform the services referred to in Section 1.1 and as otherwise provided for in Section
1.2, the Business Associate may do the following:
a. aggregate the Protected Health Information in its possession with the Protected Health
Information of other covered entities that the Business Associate has in its possession
through its capacity as a business associate to said other covered entities, provided that
the purpose of such aggregation is to provide the Covered Entity with data analyses
relating to the Health Care Operations of the Covered Entity to the extent permitted by
applicable law. Under no circumstances may the Business Associate disclose Protected
Health Information of the Covered Entity to another covered entity absent the explicit
authorization of the Covered Entity; and
b. de -identify any and all Protected Health Information, provided that the de -identification
conforms to the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 164.514(b), and further provided that the
Covered Entity maintains the documentation required by 45 C.F.R. § 164.514(b) which
may be in the form of a written assurance from the Business Associate. To the extent
described in 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(d)(2), de -identified information does not constitute
Protected Health Information and is not subject to the terms of this Agreement.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO PROTECTED
HEALTH INFORMATION
2.1 Responsibilities of the Business Associate. With regard to its use and/or disclosure of
Protected Health Information, the Business Associate hereby agrees to do the following:
a. Use and/or disclose the Protected Health Information only as permitted or required by
this Agreement or as otherwise Required by Law;
b. Not use the Protected Health Information in any manner that would constitute a violation
of the HIPAA Laws if done by the Covered Entity;
C. Report to the designated Privacy Officer of the Covered Entity, in writing, any use and/or
disclosure of the Protected Health Information that is not permitted or required by this
Agreement of which the Business Associate becomes aware, within 10 days of the
Business Associate's discovery of such unauthorized use and/or disclosure, and report
any Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information in accordance with 45 C.F.R.
§ 164.410 and any Security Incident of which it becomes aware;
d. Use appropriate safeguards and comply with subpart C of 45 C.F.R. Part 164 with respect
to EPHI, to prevent use or disclosure of Protected Health Information or EPHI, other than
as provided for by this Agreement;
e. Ensure, in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(e)(1)(ii) and § 164.308(b)(2), if
applicable, that any subcontractors, that create, receive, maintain or transmit Protected
Health Information on behalf of the Business Associate agree to the same restrictions and
conditions that apply to the Business Associate with respect to such Protected Health
information;
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Upon prior written request, make available during normal business hours at the Business
Associate's offices its internal practices and all records, policies and procedures relating
to the use and/or disclosure of Protected Health Information received from, or created by
or received by the Business Associate on behalf of, the Covered Entity, to the Secretary
of Health and Human Services for purposes of determining the Covered Entity's
compliance with applicable HIPAA Laws and regulations;
g. Document and maintain a record of all Disclosures of Protected Health Information in its
possession and information related to such Disclosures as would be required for Covered
Entity to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of Disclosures of
Protected Health Information in accordance with 45 CFR Part 164.528, and, within 45
days of receiving a written request from the Covered Entity, provide to the Covered
Entity such information as is requested by the Covered Entity to permit the Covered
Entity to respond to a request by an individual for an accounting of the disclosures of the
individual's Protected Health Information in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164. 528;
h. To the extent Business Associate has Protected Health Information in a Designated
Record Set, at the request of, and in the time and manner reasonably designated by the
Covered Entity, provide access to Protected Health Information that is in a Designated
Record Set to the Covered Entity or the individual to whom such Protected Health
Information relates or his or her authorized representative in order to meet a request by
such individual under 45 C.F.R. § 164.524; and
To the extent Business Associate has Protected Health Information in a Designated
Record Set, at the request of, and in the time and manner reasonably designated by the
Covered Entity, make any amendment(s) to Protected Health Information that is in a
Designated Record Set that the Covered Entity directs pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.526.
To the extent Business Associate is to carry out one or more of Covered Entity's
obligations under Subpart E of 45 C.F.R. § 164, Business Associate must comply with
the requirements of Subpart E that apply to the Covered Entity in the performance of
such obligations;
k. Use, disclose and make requests for Protected Health Information consistent in
accordance with the Covered Entity's minimum and necessary policies and procedures;
and
Not use or disclose Protected Health Information in a manner that would violate Subpart
E of 45 C.F.R. Part 164 if done by Covered Entity, except for the specific uses and
disclosures set forth in this Agreement.
2.2 Responsibilities of the Covered Entity. With regard to the use and/or disclosure of
Protected Health Information by the Business Associate, the Covered Entity hereby agrees as follows:
a. Covered Entity will not request Business Associate to use or disclose Protected Health
Information in any manner that would not be permissible under the HIPAA Laws if done
by the Covered Entity;
b. Covered Entity will inform the Business Associate of any changes in its privacy policies
and the form of notice of privacy practices (the "Notice") that the Covered Entity
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provides to individuals pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.520, and provide the Business
Associate a copy of the Notice currently in use;
Covered Entity will inform the Business Associate of any changes in, or withdrawal of,
the consent or authorization provided to the Covered Entity by individuals pursuant to 45
C.F.R. § 164.506 or § 164.508;
d. Covered Entity will notify the Business Associate, in writing and in a timely manner, of
any arrangements permitted or required of the Covered Entity under 45 C.F.R. Parts 160
and 164 that may impact in any manner the use and/or disclosure of Protected Health
Information by the Business Associate under this Agreement, including, but not limited
to, restrictions on use and/or disclosure of Protected Health Information, as provided for
in 45 C.F.R. § 164.522, agreed to by the Covered Entity;
e. Covered Entity will use appropriate safeguards to maintain and ensure the confidentiality,
privacy and security of Protected Health Information transmitted to Business Associate in
accordance with the standards and requirements of the HIPAA Laws; and
f. Covered Entity will agrees that the Business Associate may make any use and/or
disclosure of Protected Health Information permitted under 45 C.F.R. § 164.512 except
uses or disclosure for research are not permitted without prior approval by the Covered
Entity.
3. TERMS AND TERMINATION
3.1 Term. This Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date and shall continue in
effect until all obligations of the Parties have been met, unless terminated as provided in this Section 3.
In addition, certain provisions and requirements of this Agreement shall survive its expiration or other
termination in accordance with Section 4.3 herein.
3.2 Termination by the Covered Entity. As provided for under 45 C.F.R.
§ 164.504(e)(2)(iii), the Covered Entity may immediately terminate this Agreement and any related
agreements if the Covered Entity makes the determination that the Business Associate has breached a
material term of this Agreement. Alternatively, the Covered Entity may choose to: (i) provide the
Business Associate with written notice of the existence of an alleged material breach; and (ii) afford the
Business Associate an opportunity to cure said alleged material breach upon mutually agreeable terms. In
any event, the Business Associate must cure said breach to the satisfaction of the Covered Entity within
30 days. Failure to cure such breach in the manner set forth in this paragraph 3.2 shall be grounds for the
immediate termination of this Agreement.
3.3 Termination by the Business Associate. If the Business Associate makes the
determination that a material condition of performance has changed under an Agreement between the
Parties or this Agreement, or that the Covered Entity has breached a material term of this Agreement, the
Business Associate may provide 30 days notice of its intention to terminate this Agreement. The
Business Associate agrees, however, to cooperate with the Covered Entity during such 30 day period to
find a mutually satisfactory resolution to the matter prior to terminating this Agreement and further agrees
that, notwithstanding this provision, it shall not terminate this Agreement so long as it continues to
receive Protected Health Information from the Covered Entity.
3.4 Effect of Termination. upon the event of termination pursuant to this Section 3, the
Business Associate agrees to return or destroy all Protected Health Information pursuant to 45 C.F.R. §
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164.504(e)(2)(I), if it is feasible to do so. Prior to doing so, the Business Associate further agrees to
recover any Protected Health Information in the possession of its subcontractors or agents. If it is not
feasible for the Business Associate to return or destroy said Protected Health Information, the Business
Associate will notify the Covered Entity in writing. Said notification shall include: (i) a statement that
the Business Associate has determined that it is infeasible to return or destroy the Protected Health
Information in its possession, and (ii) the specific reasons for such determination. The Business
Associate further agrees to extend any and all protections, limitations and restrictions contained in this
Agreement to the Business Associate's use and/or disclosure of any Protected Health Information retained
after the termination of this Agreement, and to limit any further uses and/or disclosures to the purposes
that make the return or destruction of the Protected Health Information infeasible. If it is infeasible for
the Business Associate to obtain, from a subcontractor or agent any Protected Health Information in the
possession of the subcontractor or agent, the Business Associate must provide a written explanation to the
Covered Entity and require the subcontractors and agents to agree to extend any and all protections,
limitations and restrictions contained in this Agreement to the subcontractors' and/or agents' use and/or
disclosure of any Protected Health Information retained after the termination of this Agreement, and to
limit any further uses and/or disclosures to the purposes that make the return or destruction of the
Protected Health Information infeasible.
4. MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 The Covered Entity. For purposes of this Agreement, the Covered Entity shall be as
defined under the Privacy Regulation and shall include all entities covered by the joint notice of
information practices (or privacy notice).
4.2 The Business Associate. For purposes of this Agreement, the Business Associate shall be
as defined under the Privacy Regulation at 45 C.F.R. § 160.103 and shall include the named Business
Associate herein. However, in the event that the Business Associate is otherwise a Covered Entity under
the Privacy Regulation, that entity may appropriately designate a health care component of the entity,
pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.504(a), as the Business Associate for purposes of this Agreement. The Parties
acknowledge and agree that in its performance hereunder, Business Associate is acting as an independent
contractor and is not an agent of the Covered Entity.
4.3 Survival. The respective rights and obligations of the Business Associate and the
Covered Entity under the provisions of Sections 3.4, 4 and Section 2.1 solely with respect to Protected
Health Information the Business Associate retains in accordance with Section 3.4 because it is not
feasible to return or destroy such Protected Health Information, shall survive termination of this
Agreement indefinitely. In addition, Section 2.1 shall survive termination of this Agreement, provided
that the Covered Entity determines that the Protected Health Information being retained pursuant to
Section 3.4 herein constitutes a Designated Record Set.
4.4 Amendments; Waiver. This Agreement may not be modified, nor shall any provision
hereof be waived or amended, except in a writing duly signed by authorized representatives of the Parties.
A waiver with respect to one event shall not be construed as continuing, or as a bar to or waiver of any
right or remedy as to subsequent events.
4.5 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing express or implied in this Agreement is intended
to confer, nor shall anything herein confer, upon any person other than the Parties and the respective
successors or assigns of the Parties, any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities whatsoever.
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4.6 Notices. Any notices to be given hereunder to a Party shall be made via U.S. Mail or
express courier to such Party's address given below, and/or (other than for the delivery of fees) via
facsimile to the facsimile telephone numbers listed below.
If to the Business Associate, to:
Azara Healthcare, LLC
70 Blanchard Road, Suite 401
Burlington, MA 01803
Attention: President
Fax: (781) 457-7699
If to the Covered Entity, to:
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Attention: Vicki Kirkpatrick
Fax:
Each Party named above may change its address and that of its representative for notice by the
giving of notice thereof in the manner hereinabove provided.
4.7 Counterparts; Facsimiles. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Facsimile copies hereof shall be deemed to be
originals.
4.8 Disputes. If any controversy, dispute or claim arises between the Parties with respect to
this Agreement, the Parties shall make good faith efforts to resolve such matters informally. The
exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any dispute hereunder shall lay in the Federal or state courts located
in Massachusetts.
4.9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE
OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED ON THE
BASIS OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY), OR
OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES.
4.10 Indemnification. Each party (the "Indemnitor"), shall indemnify and defend the other
party and its employees, directors, managers, officers, members, representatives and agents (collectively
the "Indemnitees") against all third parry claims, causes of action, liabilities, judgments, fines,
assessments, penalties, damages, awards or other expenses, of any kind or nature whatsoever, including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, and costs of investigation, litigation or
dispute resolution, incurred by the Indemnitees and relating to or arising out of any breach or alleged
breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Indemnitor. The Indemnitor shall have sole control over the
defense of any such claim, and the Indemnitees shall reasonably cooperate in such defense.
4.11 Amendment and Interpretation. The Parties agree to take such action as is necessary to
amend this Business Associate Agreement, from time to time, as is necessary for compliance with the
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requirements of the HIPAA Laws and any other applicable laws. Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall
be interpreted to permit compliance with the HIPAA Laws.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has caused this Agreement to be duly
executed in its name and on its behalf effective as of the Effective Date.
COVERED ENTITY BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AZARA HEALTHCARE, LLC
By:
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Name: Vick4Kiratrick/' Nam . f Brandes
Title: Director Title: President & CEO
A ved asor
• C. Date:
Philip C. H su ker, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecu ing Attorney
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Jefferson Coun Board of County Commissioners
By:
Name:l
Title: CA&I e -?c
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Date: `f
ATTEST:
By:rrC:—
Carolyn Gallaway, eputy Clerk of the Boa
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Consent Agenda
January 10, 2019
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Vicki Kirkpatrick, JCPH Director
DATE:
SUBJECT: Agenda It m — Azara Software Subscription and Services Agreement
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health requests Board approval of the software subscription and services
agreement with Azara.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
JCPH has been selected as one of four family planning programs forming the latest cohort of FP
programs to receive the TA/QI services from UPSTREAM. It is an opportunity that will provide for
improvements around goals of cost savings, client service enhancement, and inventory
management to ensure timely access to contraceptive methods.
Azara is the data organization that will give Upstream and JCPH access to data analysis regarding
clinic effectiveness and inventory efficiency. Data will be measured and released to Upstream to
inform JCPH about quality improvement efforts and track progress towards goals.
This Business Associate Agreement is the standard agreement between contracting agencies that
will be sharing HIPAA protected information and assurance that confidentiality protection is in
place. Any data that Azara provides to UPSTREAM regarding our family planning clients will be
de -identified and provided in such a way that individual identification cannot be determined.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The services provided to the Family Planning program is provided at no cost to JCPH, will provide
for quality improvement and, assuming JCPH Family Planning program meets milestones, may
provide for incentive funds that can be used to stabilize inventory and improve access.
RECOMMENDATIOS:
Approve Software Subscription and Services Business Associate Agreement with Azara.
REVIEWED BY:
K iTip Morle'nty Admir
Date
Consent Agenda
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM
CONTRACT WITH: Azara Healthcare LLC 16-Z5
CONTRACT FOR: Software Subscription & Service Agreement TERM: 6/22/2018-6/22/2023
AMOUNT: $0
Revenue:
Expenditure:
Matching Funds Required:
Sources(s) of Matching Funds
Source of Funds
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Step 1: REVIEW BY
Review by:
Date Reviewed:
❑X APPROVED FORM
Comments
PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process
Consultant Selection Process
Cooperative Purchase
Competitive Sealed Bid
Small Works Roster
Vendor List Bid
RFP or RFQ
X Other:
1,
❑ R&u+ried for revision (See Comments)
Step 2: REVIEW BY PR.=GTTORNEY
Review by: . C.
Date VReview'
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APPROVED AS TO FORM Returned for revision (See Comments)
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Step 3: (If required) DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO
RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Step 4: CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT SIGNS APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF
ORIGINALS
Step 5: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL
Submit originals and 9 copies of Contract, Review Form, and Agenda Bill to BOCC Office.
Place "Sign Here" markers on all places the BOCC needs to sign.
MUST be in BOCC Office by 5 p.m. TUESDAY for the following Monday's agenda.
(This form to stay with contract throughout the contract review process.)