Health & Safety Code 130311.5 (sunsets in 2011)
Summary:
CalOHii shall assume responsibilities for determining which provisions of state law concerning personal medical information are preempted by HIPAA. State entities impacted by HIPAA shall assist in determining which state laws concerning personal medical information are preempted by HIPAA and conform to all determinations made by the office regarding HIPAA. Any provision of state law pertaining to personal health information that is determined to be preempted by HIPAA shall not be applicable to the extent of that preemption.
Statutory Scheme:
Office of HIPAA Implementation / Health Information Integrity(OHII)Parties Bound:
CalOHii, agencies affected by HIPAA Other Relevant California Code Sections:
Health & Safety Code 130311 (2001): All state entities affected by HIPAA must comply with the decisions of the director to achieve compliance with HIPAA. Associated Federal Law(s):
Definitions : Contrary; More stringent; Relates to the privacy of individually identifiable health information; State law.