Healthcare

Texas Medical Board Suspends MRT Laurie Ann Brown Certificate

The Texas Board of Radiologic Technology temporarily suspended the medical radiologic technologist certificate of Laurie Ann Brown, effective immediately, due to an arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and failure to respond to board inquiries. The suspension is temporary pending further board action and a hearing.

Texas Board Suspends Radiologic Technologist Certificate

The Texas Board of Radiologic Technology has temporarily suspended the certificate of radiologic technologist Natalia Aguilar-Gutierrez following her arrest on felony charges. The suspension is effective immediately and remains in place until further board action, with a hearing to be scheduled.

CDPHE HPV Vaccine Reminder Notice

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is sending reminder texts and emails to families of over 304,000 children aged 11-18 who may be overdue for their HPV vaccine. The messages aim to encourage vaccination for cancer prevention and provide resources for finding providers and updating records.

Colorado Opposes EPA Rollback of Vehicle Emissions Protections

Colorado's Governor and state agencies expressed strong opposition to the EPA's decision to repeal federal greenhouse gas endangerment findings and roll back vehicle emissions standards. The state asserts that this action harms air quality, public health, and creates business uncertainty, vowing to continue its own science-based protections.

HHS OIG Report: Alaska Missed Foster Care Opportunities for Native Children

The HHS Office of Inspector General issued a report finding that Alaska missed opportunities to protect American Indian and Alaska Native children missing from foster care. The report details failures in notification, follow-up actions, sex trafficking assessments, caseworker visits, and tribal communication, recommending improvements supported by ACF.

HHS OIG: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Medicare Overpayments Total $12.1 Million

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Sarasota Memorial Hospital received at least $12.1 million in Medicare overpayments between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021. The OIG recommended the hospital refund the overpaid amount and implement additional training.

State Revokes, Suspends Health Care Provider Licenses

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of two health care providers. Elena T. Nguyen had her nursing assistant credentials suspended for two years due to drug use with a minor, and Kyon J. Saucier had his home care aide credential indefinitely suspended for physical force on children.

HHS OIG Audit of Utah Capitation Payments

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued an audit report, in partnership with the Utah Inspector General, concerning capitation payments made concurrently with another state. The report, dated February 20, 2026, details findings related to Medicaid payments.

HHS OIG: 14 Providers Improperly Claimed $70.6M in PRF Payments

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that 14 out of 30 selected Indian Health Service and rural providers did not comply with terms and conditions for expending $70.6 million in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments. The OIG recommended that HRSA require these providers to return unallowable expenditures.

State Disciplines Health Care Providers for Misconduct

The Washington State Department of Health has disciplined six healthcare providers for misconduct and substance use. Actions include denial of applications, charges of unprofessional conduct, and agreed orders to cease practice, with one provider fined $500.