SPRINGDALE, Arkansas — Northwest Health has reached a settlement with the Arkansas Attorney General’s office after an investigation found evidence claiming Dr. Brian Hyatt, former head of the behavioral unit in Springdale, had committed extensive Medicaid fraud.
Dr. Hyatt stepped down from his role as chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board after he was accused in an affidavit by investigators with the AG’s office.
Hyatt, formerly the chairman of the state medical board, said in an email on March 1, 2023, that he would like to “step aside” as chairman and “move to a non-executive committee, voting member… until standing issues resolve.”
Dr. Hyatt was appointed by former governor Asa Hutchinson in 2019, according to his practice’s website bio.
Source: Hospital agrees to pay $1.1 million in Medicaid fraud settlement connected to Dr. Hyatt / 5 News