Nevada Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Welfare § 428.245. Review of application; payment to hospital from Fund; reimbursement of physician by hospital; Board subrogated to right of hospital or physician; lien on proceeds of recovery

(a) The Board is subrogated to the right of the hospital or physician to recover the unpaid charges from the patient or other person responsible for the support of the patient, to the extent of the reimbursement or partial reimbursement paid, and may maintain an independent action therefor; and

(b) The Board has a lien upon the proceeds of any recovery by the hospital or physician from the patient or other person responsible for the support of the patient, to the extent of the reimbursement or partial reimbursement paid.