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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Wellness Support Services Agreement with The Nemours Foundation
Record date · June 30, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Orange County has approved a contract with The Nemours Foundation to provide physical and mental wellness support services for the Head Start Division. The agreement includes a Business Associate Agreement to ensure compliance with federal and state health data privacy laws.
This agreement establishes the legal framework for The Nemours Foundation to provide wellness services to children and families in the Orange County Head Start program while mandating strict protection of their personal health information.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Head Start participants and families
These individuals will receive physical and mental wellness support services provided by The Nemours Foundation.
The Nemours Foundation
The organization is contractually obligated to provide wellness services and adhere to strict health data privacy standards.
Key Facts
- Orange County approved an agreement with The Nemours Foundation for physical and mental wellness support services.
- The agreement includes a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and FIPA regulations.
- The services are designated for the Head Start Division.
- The agreement covers compliance with the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA).
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- The agreement covers compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Breach, and Security Rules.
- The agreement covers compliance with the Health Information Technology for Economic Health Act (HITECH) Breach Notification Rules.
- The file number for this action is 26-0765.
- The status of the recommendation is 'Passed'.
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Formalization of Data Privacy
The inclusion of a specific Business Associate Agreement alongside the service contract highlights an increased focus on data privacy compliance for third-party health providers.
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