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THE JOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH SYSTEM CORPORATE PURCHASING POLICY

It is the policy of The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation ("JHHS") to conduct its purchasing activities in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding the purchasing of goods or services, including, but not limited to, applicable requirements of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. In addition, all JHHS officers, directors, employees, staff or agents ("JHHS Personnel") are required to act fairly, objectively and in the best interests of JHHS when conducting business with vendors on behalf of JHHS. JHHS's selection of vendors is based on quality, price, services offered and other features of a competitive marketplace.

As used herein, JHHS shall comprise, collectively, JHHS, together with the following affiliated entities: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Inc., Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation, Johns Hopkins Home Care Group, Inc., Johns Hopkins Pediatrics At Home, Inc., Johns Hopkins Home Health Services, Inc., Johns Hopkins Pharmaquip, Inc., Howard County General Hospital, Inc., and Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc.

GIFTS, SERVICES, OR CONSIDERATION - ZERO TOLERANCE

Vendor shall not provide JHHS Personnel with any "Gifts, Services or Consideration" ofany kind. "Gifts, Services or Consideration" includes, but is not limited t gifts, gratuities, social entertainment offered or sponsored by the vendor, samples, consulting and research activities,vendor-sponsored travel, educational conferences, seminars, other business courtesies andwarranties, discounts and any additional items or services not described in the Agreement.

Vendor has read and understood and agrees to the terms set forth on this Statement.

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