05/06/2003 Resolutions 2003-131
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-131
WHEREAS, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 requires
that a contract must be in place to mandate certain protections for the privacy and security of
Protected Health Information; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to work with Saint Francis Medical Center for
the administration of the City's ambulance service and billing of such ambulance service; and
WHEREAS, it is required that certain safeguards be implemented to utilize and
maintain appropriate safeguards to prevent the use or disclosure of Protected Health Information in
carrying out such ambulance service; and
WHEREAS, a Business Associate Contract by and between the parties has been
reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Business Associate Contract by and
between the City and Saint Francis Medical Center pertaining to protected health information is
hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf
of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 6,2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
May 1, 2003