Carlisle v. Department of Health

Christopher J. Carlisle (Appellant) appeals a final order of the Board of Medicine (Board) revoking his license to practice as a physician assistant and imposing costs. Concluding that the administrative proceedings afforded Appellant fair notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard, we affirm the revocation of his license and the assessment of costs, including attorney’s fees.

We write only to explain our affirmance of the attorney’s fee award. Appellee, the Department of Health (Department), moved to assess the costs relating to the investigation and prosecution of Appellant pursuant to…