(1) This chapter does not restrict a health care provider, a third-party payor, or an insurer regulated under Title 48 RCW from complying with obligations imposed by federal or state health care payment programs or federal or state law.

     (2) This chapter does not modify the terms and conditions of disclosure under Title 51 RCW and chapters 13.50, 26.09, 70.24, 70.96A, 71.05, 71.34, and 74.09 RCW and rules adopted under these provisions.

[2011 c 305 § 10; 2000 c 5 § 4; 1991 c 335 § 901.]

NOTES:

     Findings -- 2011 c 305: See note following RCW 74.09.295.

     Intent -- Purpose -- 2000 c 5: See RCW 48.43.500.

     Application -- Short title -- Captions not law -- Construction -- Severability -- Application to contracts -- Effective dates -- 2000 c 5: See notes following RCW 48.43.500.