Stephen Doane v. Department of Health and Human Services

[¶ 33] Because I disagree with the Court and would hold that the Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to terminate Doane’s participation in, and reimbursement from; Department-operated medical assistance programs constitutes revocation of a “license” within the meaning of the Administrative Procedure Act, I respectfully dissent. A plain reading of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S. § 10051(1) (2016), and 4 M.R.S, § 152(9) (2016) provides. that, except for certain statutory actions, including action taken by the Board of Licensure in Medicine pursuant to 10 M.R.S. § 8003…