Business Associate Addendum For Healthcare Facilities

Business Associate Addendum For Healthcare Facilities - 2003 Page 5

10. Interpretation and Construction. Although legal counsel for Business Associate has

drafted this Business Associate Addendum, both parties have negotiated the terms herein and Covered

Entity has been given the opportunity to have this Business Associate Addendum reviewed by legal

counsel of Covered Entity’s choosing. Therefore, the Parties agree that any rule of construction requir-

ing ambiguities to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of

this Agreement.

11. Voluntary Execution. The parties acknowledge that HIPAA imposes new and complex

regulation upon Covered Entities. Each party represents that such party has read the foregoing Agree-

ment, understands each and every provision contained herein, with consultation by legal counsel if so

desired, and is entering into this Business Associate Addendum after independent investigation, volun-

tarily and without fraud or undue influence.

12. No Other Modifications. Except as provided herein, the Agreement shall continue in full

force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Business Associate Addendum effec-

tive as of the Effective Date.

COVERED ENTITY:

__________________________________________

By: ______________________________________

Its: ______________________________________

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE:

Accounts Receivable Management, Inc.

dba QUE Financial Serviceware Technologies

__________________________________________

By:

Patrick J. Hanigan

President

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