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===Independent Contractors===
===Independent Contractors===
Independent contractors are 3rd parties who perform services for or provide products to UNMC who are neither employees nor volunteers. The [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/8009IndepContTempl.doc Independent Contractor Agreement Template] shall be used when entering into contracts with independent contractors who perform non-clinical services (with the exception of sponsored programs agreements and continuing medical education program agreements). For clinical service agreements, contact UNMC Physicians (UNMC-P) or University Dental Associates (UDA) administration, as applicable. Questions regarding independent contractor status or requests to modify the template shall be directed to the Associate General Counsel for Health Care, Business Services, or Sponsored Programs Administration (for grants or sponsored programs agreements).
Independent contractors are 3rd parties who perform services for or provide products to UNMC who are neither employees nor volunteers. The [http://info.unmc.edu/procurement/_documents/indep_cont_agreement.doc Independent Contractor Agreement Template] shall be used when entering into contracts with independent contractors who perform non-clinical services (with the exception of sponsored programs agreements and continuing medical education program agreements). For clinical service agreements, contact UNMC Physicians (UNMC-P) or University Dental Associates (UDA) administration, as applicable. Questions regarding independent contractor status or requests to modify the template shall be directed to the Associate General Counsel for Health Care, Business Services, or Sponsored Programs Administration (for grants or sponsored programs agreements).
====Use of Protected Health Information (PHI) by an Outside Entity====
====Use of Protected Health Information (PHI) by an Outside Entity====
When a person or entity outside UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center, UDA and UNMC-P performs a function or activity on behalf of UNMC that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI), the person or entity is a business associate of UNMC and a business associate addendum must be added to the contract for HIPAA compliance. Health care providers providing treatment are exempt from the business associate requirement.  
When a person or entity outside UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center, UDA and UNMC-P performs a function or activity on behalf of UNMC that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI), the person or entity is a business associate of UNMC and a business associate addendum must be added to the contract for HIPAA compliance. Health care providers providing treatment are exempt from the business associate requirement.  
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*[[Contract Signature Authority]] Table
*[[Contract Signature Authority]] Table
*[http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1779.pdf IRS Publications 1779] and [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15a.pdf 15-A].
*[http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1779.pdf IRS Publications 1779] and [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15a.pdf 15-A].
*[http://webmedia.unmc.edu/policy/8009IndepContTempl.doc Independent Contractor Agreement Template]
*[http://info.unmc.edu/procurement/_documents/indep_cont_agreement.doc Independent Contractor Agreement Template]
*UNMC Sapphire for Business Partner and Business Associate Agreements and Addendums
*UNMC Sapphire for Business Partner and Business Associate Agreements and Addendums


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