42 USC 1320d-7 - Effect on State law

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 1320d–7.

Effect on State law

(a)

General effect

(1)

General rule

(2)

Exceptions

A provision or requirement under this part, or a standard or implementation specification adopted or established under sections 1320d–1 through 1320d–3 of this title, shall not supersede a contrary provision of State law, if the provision of State law—

(A)

is a provision the Secretary determines—

(i)

is necessary—

(I)

to prevent fraud and abuse;

(II)

to ensure appropriate State regulation of insurance and health plans;

(III)

for State reporting on health care delivery or costs; or

(IV)

for other purposes; or

(ii)

addresses controlled substances; or

(B)

subject to section 264(c)(2) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, relates to the privacy of individually identifiable health information.

(b)

Public health

(c)

State regulatory reporting

(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XI, § 1178, as added Pub. L. 104–191, title II, § 262(a), Aug. 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 2029.)

cite as: 42 USC 1320d-7