The Secretary may furnish hospital care or medical services as a humanitarian service in emergency cases, but the Secretary shall charge for such care and services at rates prescribed by the Secretary. (Added Pub. L. 107–135, title II, § 208(b) , Jan. 23, 2002 , 115 Stat. 2463 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions Prior section 1784 was renumbered section 3684 of this title .