Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A DATA USE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $0.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: There are no monies associated with this agreement.
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Social Services is required to enter into a Data Use Agreement (“DUA”) and Business Associate Agreement (“BAA’) with the New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) in exchange for the receipt and use of Medicaid Confidential Data, at no cost to the County; and
WHEREAS, the DOH requires that the County designate individuals as “Custodians” who must individually sign the Custodian section of the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a DUA and BAA with the New York State DOH, in such form as shall be approved by the County Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DUA shall terminate on or before 12/31/2027; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Custodians designated by the County are hereby authorized to sign the Custodian section of the agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said contract will be approved by the County Attorney’s Office.
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