CA Health & Safety Code Section 1317.7


This article does not preempt any county or any other governmental agency acting within its authority from regulating emergency care or patient transfers, including the imposition of more specific duties, consistent with the requirements of this article and its implementing regulations. Any inconsistent requirements imposed by the Medi-Cal program shall preempt this article with respect to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. To the extent hospitals and physicians enter into contractual relationships with county or other governmental agencies which impose more stringent transfer requirements, those contractual agreements shall control.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 1317.7’s source at ca​.gov