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Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Business Associate Agreement for
Case Management Agency (CMA) Program and Authorize Chair to Sign — Northeast
Health Partners, LLC
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
Whereas, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding and
Business Associate Agreement for the Case Management Agency (CMA) Program
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and
Northeast Health Partners, LLC, commencing July 1, 2025, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding and agreement, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of
understanding and agreement, copies of which am attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding and Business Associate Agreement
for the Case Management Agency (CMA) Program between the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf
of the Department of Human Services, and Northeast Health Partners, LLC, be, and
hereby is, approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign
said memorandum of understanding and agreement.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 6th thy of August, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
cc: NSD
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2025-2197
HR0097
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: Memorandum of Understanding and Business Associate Agreement with
Northeast Health Partners, LLC.
DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: July 29, 2025
PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services
Brief description of the problem/issue: The Department is requesting to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) and Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Northeast Health Partners,
LLC. (NHP), for the purpose of establishing a collaborative framework between Weld DHS and NHP
and to allow for data sharing information for Case Management Agency (CMA) clients.
The MOU and BAA will allow DHS and NHP to develop and maintain consistent communication and
data -sharing processes, collaborate on care coordination efforts for shared members, use or disclose
Protected Health Information (PHI) received from or created on behalf of NHP to carry out the
responsibilities of the Department as the CMA. This information may be used to conduct treatment and
health care operations activities including data analytics, provided that such use or disclosure would
not violate the HIPAA Standards.
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved by Legal (B. Howell).
What options exist for the Board?
Approval of the MOU and BAA with Northeast Health Partners, LLC, for the CMA program.
Deny approval of the MOU and BAA with Northeast Heath Partners, LLC, for the CMA Program.
Consequences: The Department will not have a MOU and BAA in place with Northeast
Health Partners, LLC. to allow for data sharing for the CMA program.
Impacts: The Department will not be able to share CMA client information with Northeast
Health Partners, LLC. resulting in a loss of data for clients served.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years):
Total cost = This is a non -financial agreement.
Pass -Around Memorandum; July 29, 2025 - CMS ID 9808 2025-2197
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Recommendation:
• Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Business Associate Agreement with
Northeast Heath Partners, LLC. for the CMA program and authorize the Chair to sign.
Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments:
Perry L. Buck
Scott K. James
Jason S. Maxey
Lynette Peppier
Kevin D. Ross
Pass -Around Memorandum; July 29, 2025 - CMS ID 9808
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into on the 1st day of July in 2025 (herein
referred to as the "Effective Date") by and between:
Party A: Northeast Health Partners, LLC, located at 710 11th Avenue, Suite L75, Greeley, CO
80023 (herein referred to as "Party A"), and
Party B: Weld DHS, located at 315 N 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (herein referred to as "Party B").
Parties may be referenced individually as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a collaborative
framework between the participating Case Management Agency (CMAs) to:
Establish and agree upon regular meeting dates and times with an agenda.
Develop and maintain consistent communication and data -sharing processes.
Collaborate on care coordination efforts for shared members, including those identified as
at -risk or referred to between agencies.
Strengthen interagency coordination to support timely, person -centered, and efficient
services for members.
DURATION OF MOU
This MOU becomes effective on the date it is signed by both parties. It remains in force unless
explicitly terminated, in writing, by either party.
PARTNERSHIP POINTS OF CONTACT
Name
Organization
Role
Contact Information
Jen Hale-
Coulson
NHP
Director of Care
Coordination
jennifer@nhptic.org
Joanna
Martinson
NHP
Regional Health
Care Transformation
Coordinator
Joanna@nhpllc.org
Kayla Garlow
NHP
Transitions of Care
Manager
Kayla.garlowgnhpltc.org
CaileyCimera
NHP
Community and
Member
Engagement
Specialist
Cailey.Cimera@nliltc.org
Raina Ali
NHP
Contract/Partnership
Management
raina@nhpttc.org
Kelly Morrison
CMA
Division Director
kmorrisori@Neld.gov
Angela Korthaus
CMA
CMA Manager
akorthaus@weld.gov
Jamie Ulrich
CMA
DHS Director
ulrichj@weldgoov
SCOPE OF WORK / ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Case managers from the CMA and care coordinators from NHP will work together to provide
coordinated, person -centered care that avoids duplication of services and improves outcomes for
members in Region 2. This collaboration includes sharing referrals in both directions, supporting
access to Medicaid benefits, and maintaining strong, ongoing communication between agencies.
The partnership is designed to ensure that members receive the right services at the right time, with
a focus on individualized support and seamless navigation across systems.
In support of this collaboration, both parties will share relevant member -level data as appropriate.
This may include identifying information, care notes, care plans, Admission, Discharge, and
Transfer (ADT) data, Primary Care Provider (PCP) data and notes, behavioral health information,
Enhanced Standardized Assessments (ESA), action plans, and other data permitted under
applicable guidelines. These efforts will strengthen care coordination and ensure that services are
timely, effective, and aligned across systems.
Topic
CMA
Responsibilities
NHP
Responsibilities
Frequency/Start
Date
Training
Identify and
Deliver trainings
Quarterly or as
assign
appropriate staff
to participate in
NHP-led trainings.
Share internal
resources as
needed.
on EPSDT,
Substance Use
Disorder (SUD)
services,
behavioral and
physical health
care coordination,
Creative and
mutually agreed
upon
Complex
Solutions), and
other Medicaid -
covered services.
Case Management
Provide case
management
services for
Coordinate
Medicaid -covered
services including
Ongoing
members found
eligible for Long-
Term Services
and Supports
(LTSS).
Collaborate with
NHP to align
support across
systems,
including internal
DHS programs
and community
resources.
behavioral health,
physical health,
and Health -
Related Social
Needs (HRSN).
Lead Creative and
Complex
Solutions
facilitation and
collaboration
across service
systems such as
child welfare,
education, and
justice
Referral (CMA to NHP)
Submit referrals
to NHP for care
coordination via
secure email or
designated
referral form
online at
nhprae2.org.
Provide
background
info and context
for referrals.
NHP will educate
the Weld DHS on
the automated
referral form, and
NHP Care
Coordinators will
respond within 48
hours unless it is
deemed urgent.
Ongoing
Referral (NHP to CMA)
Educate NHP
staff on CMA
referral
procedures and
program-
specific intake
processes.
Coordinate with
NHP on the
next steps after
referral is
made.
Refer members to
CMA for case
management
support, including
waiver benefits,
wraparound
supports, internal
case
conferencing, and
stabilization
services.
Ongoing
Case Review/Creative &
Complex Solutions
Attend and
actively
participate in CCS
or other member-
specific case
review meetings.
Contribute
insights and
resources.
Facilitate
Creative/Complex
solutions process
and ensure
appropriate
stakeholders are
present. Guide
solution
development for
members with
complex needs.
Ongoing
Meetings/Communication
Participate in
regularly
scheduled case
collaboration
meetings, data
reviews, and joint
planning
sessions. Share
agency updates
and relevant
changes to
services.
Coordinate
meeting logistics
and agendas in
alignment with
CMA/NHP needs.
Promote open,
consistent
communication
and mutual
understanding of
roles.
Ongoing
At -Risk Diversion
Case insights and
help identify
members at risk
of institutional
placement.
Collaborate on
targeted outreach
and resource
planning.
Shar r data and
coordinate with
CMA to provide
proactive
outreach and
stabilization
support. Support
members in
remaining in
community -based
settings.
Ongoing
Outcomes Review
Analyze and
discuss care
coordination
data, case
outcomes, and
Share relevant
data and trends.
Collaboratively
review processes,
resolve issues,
Quarterly or as
needed
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effectiveness of
collaborative
strategies.
Propose
adjustments
when needed.
and recommend
practice
improvements.
ADD Any Additional
DEFINTIONS
RAE - Regional Accountable Entity
CMA-Case Management Agency
EPSDT- Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment
HRSN — Health -Related Social Needs
SUD-Substance Use Disorder
LTSS- Long Term Services and Supports
CCM -Colorado Care Management
CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared in connection with
this collaboration, consistent with applicable laws and organizational policies. This includes, but is
not limited to, full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA), relevant Medicaid regulations, and all applicable member rights and responsibilities
policies as outlined by state and federal guidelines and NHP contractual obligations.
AMENDMENTS
This MOU may be amended only by written agreement signed by authorized representatives of both
parties.
TERM AND TERMINATION
This MOU is effective as of July 1, 2025, and will remain in effect unless extended or terminated as
outlined herein. It maybe renewed at any time upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
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Either party may terminate this MOU with thirty (30) days' written notice. Upon termination, both
parties agree to fulfill any outstanding obligations and to cooperate in an orderly transition or wind -
down of services.
The undersigned Parties acknowledge and agree to the terms of this MOU:
SIGNATURES
For Northeast Health Partners, LLD (Party A):
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Signature: LaYi Slnt,LShcn,
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Name: Kari Snelson
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: 8/8/2025
For Weld DHS (Party B):
Signature:
Name: Perry L. Buck
Title: Chair, Weld County Board of County Comm
Date: AU6 0 6 2025
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Clerk to the Board
Deputy Clerk to the Boar
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BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of (,Q�' S"1
205(the "Effective Date") by and between NORTHEAST HEALTH PARTNERS a Colorado nonprigit
corporation ("Covered Entity") and WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES,
CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CMA) a LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY ("Business
Associate").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Business Associate provides certain services ("Services") set forth in that certain
Memorandum of Understanding dated August 6, 2025, (the "Services Agreement") to Covered Entity
that may require Business Associate to access, create, receive, maintain, use or transmit health information
that is protected by state and/or federal law
WHEREAS Covered Entity has a contract with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy
and Financing (the "Department") to serve as the Regional Accountable Entity for Region 2, pursuant to
which Covered Entity manages and otherwise administers the Medicaid program benefits to Medicaid
members residing within such region; and
WHEREAS, the Business Associate is obligated to protect the privacy and security of individually
identifiable health information ("Protected Health Information" or "PHI"), including but not limited to
electronic protected health information ("EPHI"), created on behalf of, received from, maintained on behalf
of, or transmitted by or on behalf of Covered Entity in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing privacy and security regulations at 45 C.F.R. Parts
160 and 164 promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HIIS"), as amended by
the federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act ("HITECH Act") and
its implementing regulations, including but not limited to the federal breach notification rule at 45 C.F.R.
Part 164, subpart D (collectively "HIPAA"); and
WHEREAS, Covered Entity and Business Associate desire to enter into this Agreement in order
to comply with HIPAA, as may be modified or amended, including future issuance of regulations and
guidance by HHS, and reflect their understanding of the use, disclosure and general confidentiality
obligations of Business Associate regarding PHI that it creates on behalf of, receives from or on behalf of,
maintains on behalf of, or transmits by or on behalf of Covered Entity in furtherance of the Services
Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Business Associate's obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall
apply only to PHI that is created, accessed, maintained, or transmitted by Business Associate related solely
to Business Associate's obligations to Covered Entity which are not part of Business Associate's
independent "covered functions" (as defined at 45 C.F.R. § 164.103).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and other consideration contained
in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the same
meanings as set forth in HIPAA, as may be modified or amended, including future issuance of regulations
and guidance by HHS.
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ARTICLE 2
OBLIGATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
2.1 Business Associate agrees to not use or disclose PHI other than as permitted or required by
this Agreement, the Services Agreement or as permitted or Required by Law.
2.2 Business Associate may use and disclose PHI for the proper management and
administration of Business Associate and/or to carry out Business Associate's legal responsibilities;
provided that with respect to any disclosures of PHI, such disclosures are Required by Law or Business
Associate obtains reasonable assurances from the person to whom the information is disclosed that it will
remain confidential and be used or further disclosed only as Required by Law or for the purpose for which
it was disclosed to the person, and the person agrees to notify the Business Associate of any instances of
which it is aware in which the confidentiality of the information has been breached. Business Associate
may, in accordance with the Privacy Rule, de- identify Covered Entity's PHI and further use and disclose
such de -identified health information without regard to this Agreement or HIPAA. Business Associate may
use PHI to provide Data Aggregation services relating to the Health Care Operations of Covered Entity.
2.3 Business Associate agrees to use appropriate physical, administrative and technical
safeguards to prevent the use or disclosure of Covered Entity's PHI for any purpose other than the provision
of Services.
2.4 Business Associate agrees to promptly report to Covered Entity, in writing, any use or
disclosure of PHI not in compliance with this Agreement.
2.5 In the event Business Associate engages any agent or Subcontractor to perform any
Services and discloses PHI to such agent or Subcontractor, Business Associate will require any such agent
or Subcontractor to agree to the same restrictions and conditions required in this Agreement that may be
applicable to such agent or Subcontractor. .
2.6 Upon written request from the Covered Entity, Business Associate agrees to make PHI
available to Individuals in accordance with 45 C.F.R. Section 164.524, governing access of Individuals to
their PHI within five (5) days of such request.
2.7 Upon written request from the Covered Entity, Business Associate agrees to make PHI
available for amendment and incorporate any amendments in accordance with 45 C.F.R. Section 164.526,
governing amendments to PHI within five (5) days of such request.
2.8 Upon written request from the Covered Entity, Business Associate agrees to make any and
all information available for the purpose of providing Individuals an accounting of disclosures of their PHI
in accordance with 45 C.F.R. Section 164.528, governing accounting of disclosures of PHI within five (5)
days of such request.
2.9 Business Associate agrees to make its internal practices, books and records related to the
use and disclosure of Covered Entity PHI hereunder available to the Secretary of HHS (or the Department,
if requested) for the purposes of determining Covered Entity's compliance with HIPAA.
2.10 Business Associate shall implement and maintain administrative, physical and technical
safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
Covered Entity's EPHI in accordance with the Security Rule.
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2.11 Business Associate and Covered Entity agree to comply with all applicable rules and
regulations promulgated under HIPAA in effect during the Term (as defined herein),
2.12 Business Associate will promptly report to Covered Entity, within seventy-two (72) hours
of discovery: (a) any material breach of this Agreement ("material breach"); or (b) any Security Incident
of which it becomes aware; provided, however, that this Section shall constitute notice by Business
Associate of the ongoing occurrence of attempted or unsuccessful Security Incidents that do not result in
an Unauthorized Use or Disclosure for which no additional reporting is required.
2.13 Business Associate will report to Covered Entity without unreasonable delay, and no later
than seventy-two (72) hours after discovery of a Breach as defined at 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subpart D.
Business Associate may supplement its initial report (which shall be provided in writing within five (5)
business days of discovery of any Breach) as information becomes available in order to identify:
(a) The nature of the material breach or Breach, including how such material breach
or Breach was made;
(b) The PHI that was the target of the material breach, or the unsecured PHI involved
in the Breach, including the types of identifiers involved and the likelihood of re -identification;
(c) If known, the identity of the person/entity who used or received the PHI;
(d) Whether PHI was actually acquired or viewed;
(e) What corrective action Business Associate took, if any;
(f) What Business Associate did to mitigate any risk or deleterious effect; and
(g) Such other information as Covered Entity may reasonably request.
2.14 At all times during the Term, Business Associate will comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to patient records and the confidentiality of patient
information, including Covered Entity's PHI To the extent Business Associate is to carry out Covered
Entity's obligation under the Privacy Rule, Business Associate will comply with the requirements of the
Privacy Rule that apply to Covered Entity in the performance of the obligation.
2.15 If Business Associate directly receives a request for PHI access, amendment, accounting,
restriction, or other third -party request pertaining to Covered Entity's PHI (and not Business Associate's
own PHI, if applicable), Business Associate shall forward it to Covered Entity within five (5) days of receipt
of such request. In addition to the foregoing, within five (5) days of receipt of a request by a third party
seeking Business Associate to use or disclose PHI potentially related to reproductive health care (a "RHC
Request"), Business Associate shall submit, in writing, the following information (collectively, "RHC
Request Information") to Covered Entity: (1) a copy of the RHC Request; (2) name of requestor;
(3) requestor's contact information; (4) the PHI seeking to be used or disclosed by requestor; (5) the
purpose of the RHC Request; (6) the individua(s) whose PHI is being sought; (7) the date of Business
Associate's receipt of the RHC Request, (8) whether Business Associate knows or believes that the RHC
Request is to conduct an investigation into or impose liability upon a person for seeking, obtaining,
providing or facilitating reproductive health care or to identify a person for such reasons; and (9) any other
information requested by Covered Entity if known by Business Associate as related to the RHC Request.
Upon receipt of the RHC Request Information from Business Associate, Covered Entity shall evaluate the
RHC Request Information and provide written direction to Business Associate regarding how and to what
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extent Business Associate will respond to the RHC Request. Use and disclosure of PHI in response to a
RHC Request shall be made in the sole discretion of Covered Entity.
2.16 Business Associate agrees to act in good faith to enable and facilitate Covered Entity's
compliance with its contract with the Department in all regards pertaining to the obligations thereunder
relating to PHI.
ARTICLE 3
OBLIGATIONS OF COVERED ENTITY
3.1 Covered Entity will notify Business Associate of any agreement Covered Entity makes
regarding any restriction or requirement for confidential communication with respect to the use or
disclosure of PHI, to the extent that such restriction agreement or confidential communication requirement
may affect Business Associate's use or disclosure of PHI.
3.2 Covered Entity will: (a) use safeguards to maintain and ensure the confidentiality, privacy
and security of PHI transmitted to Business Associate by Covered Entity, until such PHI is received by
Business Associate; and (b) inform Business Associate of any consent or authorization, including any
changes in or withdrawal of any such consent or authorization, provided to the Covered Entity by an
Individual that would affect Business Associate's use or disclosure of the PHI.
3.3 Covered Entity will not request Business Associate to use or disclose PHI in any manner
that would not be permissible under Subpart E of 45 CFR Part 164 if done by Covered Entity, provided that
this shall not preclude Business Associate from using or disclosing PHI for the provision of Data
Aggregation services or for the, management and administration and legal responsibilities of the Business
Associate consistent with the terms regarding same contained in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 4
TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1 The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall remain in effect until such time as the
Services Agreement expires or is terminated or as otherwise provided herein.
(a) Except for the requirements set forth in Section 4.2, which shall survive as set forth
therein, and except as otherwise provided in Section 4.1(b), this Agreement will terminate on the date that
the Services Agreement is terminated or expires.
(b) This Agreement may be terminated by Covered Entity upon the breach of any
material provision of this Agreement by Business Associate, which breach is not corrected within 30 days
after written notice of such breach is given to Business Associate.
4.2 Business Associate agrees that, upon termination of this Agreement, Business Associate
will return or destroy all PHI received from or created or received on behalf of Covered Entity. In the event
Business Associate determines that return or destruction is not feasible, or Business Associate requires
retention of PHI for its own proper business and administration and/or legal responsibilities thereby making
such return infeasible, Business Associate will extend the protections required in this Agreement to the PHI
and limit further uses and disclosures to only those purposes that make the return or destruction of the
information infeasible.
4.3 This BAA Agreement may be terminated by Business Associate if Covered Entity agrees
to Department restrictions or requirements that materially affect the Business Associate's ability to perform
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or its cost of performance, provided that Business Associate provides at least ninety (90) day's advanced
written notice of termination and cites to the restriction/requirement materially affecting its costs of
performance.
ARTICLE 5
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Regulatory References; Interpretation. A reference to HIPAA or the HITECH Act, or
a section thereof, and its regulations and requirements means the provisions and section(s) in effect, as may
be modified or amended, including by the issuance of regulations and guidance by HHS. Any ambiguity in
this Agreement shall be interpreted to permit compliance with HIPAA. Should any term of this Agreement
conflict with the Services Agreement, this Agreement's terms shall prevail.
5.2 Amendment. No modification of this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing
and executed by each party hereto; provided, however, both parties agree that the provisions of HIPAA and
the HITECH Act, including any implementing regulations to be published by HHS, which apply to business
associates, that are not otherwise addressed herein, and that are required to be incorporated into a HIPAA
business associate agreement, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement as if set forth in this Agreement
in their entirety and are effective as of the applicable compliance date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
parties agree to take such action as may be Required by Law to amend this Agreement pursuant to final
regulations or any amendment of HIPAA and the HITECH Act. Should either party become aware of new
provisions relating to HIPAA or the HITECH Act or any implementing regulations, such party shall
promptly notify the other party of such information.
5.3 Survival. Rights and obligations under this Agreement, which explicitly by their terms or
by their nature should survive, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, including but
not limited to Sections 4.2 and 5.5 herein.
5.4 Notices. Any notices to be delivered hereunder shall be delivered to the addresses set forth
in and consistent with the requirements for delivery contained in, the Services Agreement; provided, that a
copy of any notice to Covered Entity hereunder shall also be delivered to: Greenberg Traurig LLP, 1144
15th Street, Suite 3300, Denver, Colorado 80202, Attn: Julie Sullivan, Esq. Notice shall be in writing and
shall be deemed effective when personally delivered or, if mailed, three calendar days after the date
deposited in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, to the addressee at its current business
address.
5.5 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, Business Associate shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Covered Entity from any and all liability, claim, lawsuit, injury, loss, expense or
damage resulting from or relating to the acts or omissions of Business Associate in connection with the
representations, duties and obligations of Business Associate under this Agreement. Any limitation of
liability contained in any other agreement between the parties shall not apply to the indemnification
requirement of this Section. This section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement. Covered
Entity. to the extent permitted by law, in connection with their representations, duties and obligations shall
likewise indemnify, defend. and hold harmless Business Associate from any and all liability, claim, lawsuit,
injury, loss, expense or damage resulting from or relating to the acts or omissions of Covered Entity under
this Agreement.
5.6 Assignment; No Third -Party Beneficiaries. No assignment of this Agreement or of the
rights and obligations hereunder by Business Associate shall be valid without the prior written consent of
Covered Entity. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and each of their respective successors, heirs, and permitted assigns, if any. Notwithstanding
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rights of the Department hereunder, the parties agree there are no third -party beneficiaries of this
Agreement.
5.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original and when taken together shall constitute one agreement.
5.9 Choice of Law. All issues and questions concerning the validity, enforcement and
interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the
State of Colorado.
5.10 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other
provision and this Agreement will be reformed, construed, and enforced as if such invalid, illegal or
unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
5.11 Entire Aereement. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements and
understandings between the parties related to the subject matter hereof.
5.12 Independent Contractor. None of the provisions of this Agreement are intended to create
any relationship between the parties other than that of independent entities contracting with each other for
the purpose of effecting the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Business Associate Agreement to
be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.
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By:
Name: Perry . Buck . AUU 0 6 2025
Title: Chair, eld County Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST: C1,6utaAJ 6*:O;eiC.
Clerk to the Board
BY: ' v0' U� Pala
Deputy Clerk to the Boar
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2025-2lctia
Contract Form
Entity Information
Entity Name" Entity ID*
NORTHEAST HEALTH PARTNERS @00040552
LLC
Contract Name*
NORTHEAST HEALTH PARTNERS LLC - MOU & BAA
FOR HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS DIVISION
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
❑ New Entity?
Contract ID
9808
Contract Lead *
SADAMS
Contract Lead Email
sadams@weld.gov;cobbx
xlk@weld.gov
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Contract Description*
NORTHEAST HEALTH PARTNERS LLC MOU & BAA FOR HCS DIVISION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A
COLLABORATIVE FRAMEWORK BETWEEN DHS AND NHP AND ALLOW FOR DATA SHARING FOR CMA CLIENTS.
BOTH ARE IN PERPETUITY AND WILL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
Contract Description 2
PA ROUTING THROUGH THE NORMAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB IS 07/26/2025.
Contract Type*
AGREEMENT
Amount*
$0.00
Renewable*
YES
Automatic Renewal
Grant
IGA
Department
HUMAN SERVICES
Department Email
CM-
HumanServices@weld.gov
Department Head Email
CM-HumanServices-
DeptHead@weld.gov
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL
D.GOV
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date *
08/06/2025
Due Date
08/02/2025
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be
included?
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID
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Contract Dates
Effective Date
Termination Notice Period
Contact Information
Review Date*
05/01/2026
Renewal Date*
07/01/2026
Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date
Contact Info
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel
JAMIE ULPICH RUSTY WILLIAMS BYRON HOWELL
DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
07/31/2025 07/31/2025 07/31/2025
Final Approval
BOCC Approved Tyler Ref #
AG 080625
BOCC Signed Date Originator
SADAMS
BOCC Agenda Date
08/06/2025
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