Pub. L. 85-857, tit. 38, pt. II, ch. 17, subch. II, sec. 611
Hospitalization during examinations and in emergencies
§ 611. Hospitalization during examinations and in emergencies (a) The Administrator may furnish hospital care incident to physical examinations where such examinations are necessary in carrying out the provisions of other laws administered by him. (b) The Administrator may furnish hospital care as a humanitarian service in emergency cases, but he shall charge for such care at rates prescribed by him.