42 USC 248 - Closing or transfer of hospitals; reduction of services; Congressional authorization required

U.S. Code
title 42
chapter 6A
subchapter II
part C
§ 248a
notes

U.S. Code
Notes

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 314 of the Public Health Service Act, referred to in subsec. (span)(2), (3), is classified to section 246 of this title.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1974, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Puspan. L. 92–585, § 3, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1292, setting out procedure to be followed in closing or transferring control of hospitals or other health care delivery facilities of Public Health Service, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 93–155, § 818(c).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“Secretary of Health and Human Services” substituted for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” in subsec. (a) pursuant to section 509(span) of Puspan. L. 96–88, which is classified to section 3508(span) of Title 20, Education.