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and performing as an IBCLC which Contractor shall perform the required work and functions in the sole interest and responsibility of the Facility to ensure that the Services provided by Contractor are performed and rendered in a competent, efficient and satisfactory manner. All applicable provisions of law and other rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities relating to Services shall be fully complied with by all Parties hereto. In no event shall this Agreement be construed as establishing a partnership or joint venture or similar relationship between the Parties hereto. Because Contractor is an independent contractor, neither Contractor nor Contractor's employees sha11 be entitled to any pension, bonus, profit sharing, health or other similar benefits which are provided by Facility to its employees. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the payment of any federal or state income taxes and self- employment (Social Security) taxes arising from Services performed by Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall provide for any worker's compensation, liability, unemployment compensation and other necessary insurance coverage. Neither Party sha11 have the authority to bind the other in any respect, it being intended that which shall remain an independent contractor responsible for its own action. 6. Liability Insurance Contractor has in effect, and shall remain in effect during the Term of this Agreement at its own expense and cost, professional liability insurance and comprehensive general liability insurance covering equipment and services contemplated under this Agreement, in the minimum amounts of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) per occurrence and Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) aggregate. Contractor will give proof of current insurance coverage naming the Facility as an additional insured. 7. Medical Records As a condition of receiving compensation under this Agreement, Contractor agrees to prepare and submit written reports and records relating to clients as set forth in the WIC programs policy, rules, and regulations. All reports and medical records relating to clients assessed or treated by Contractor shall belong to and remain the property of Facility. 8. Confidentialitv a. Information. Each Party to this Agreement, by virtue of entering into this Agreement, will have access to certain information of the other Party that is confidential and constitutes valuable, special and unique property of the other Party. Neither Party nor any of their respective affiliates or any of their respective agencies or employees shall release said information to a third party unless required or permitted to do so by law and with the approval of the other Party. b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) - in accordance with federal HIPAA legislation and, where applicable, existing Texas law, Contractor may be designated as a`Business Associate" and assume the associated responsibilities for the protection of protected health information.