Healthcare Data Privacy and Compliance Support

This contract requires full adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Vermont-specific data privacy regulations to ensure the secure handling, transmission, and storage of protected health information. The contractor must implement robust data security protocols, establish clear procedures for detecting and reporting breaches in a timely manner, and maintain comprehensive documentation to demonstrate ongoing compliance. All activities must align with state and federal mandates governing the confidentiality of sensitive health data, with particular attention to the heightened protections required under 42 CFR Part 2 for substance use disorder records. Upon termination of the agreement, the contractor is obligated to permanently destroy all protected health information in their possession using methods that render the data unrecoverable, and to provide verification of such destruction. The scope of work applies to all stages of data handling, including access, use, sharing, and disposal, and extends to any personnel, systems, or third parties involved in processing the data. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611, with a response deadline of July 10, 2027, and is tied to the Vermont Department of Economic Development, indicating its focus on supporting privacy compliance within state-led health initiatives.