McConnell v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Medical Assistance

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

In this case, Dr. Stuart McConnell, a pediatric psychiatrist, appeals a decision by the Division of Medical Assistance to sanction him for failing to maintain accurate patient records. We affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

This appeal arises from two separate, but related, Division actions against McConnell. Both actions concerned allegations that McConnell, a participant in the Medicaid program, 1 violated regulations pertaining to that program.

A. The Division’s First Action

The first of these actions came in 1992, when the Division sought to sanction…