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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 526.0059. Prohibited Award of Contracts to Managed Care Organizations for Certain Criminal Convictions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The commission may not contract with a managed care organization, including a health maintenance organization, or a pharmacy benefit manager if, in the preceding three years, the organization or manager, in connection with a bid, proposal, or contract with the commission, was subject to a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction resulting in:

(1) a conviction for:

(A) a criminal offense under state or federal law related to the delivery of an item or service;

(B) a criminal offense under state or federal law related to neglect or abuse of patients in connection with the delivery of an item or service;  or

(C) a felony offense under state or federal law related to fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct;  or

(2) the imposition of a penalty or fine in the amount of $500,000 or more in a state or federal administrative proceeding based on a conviction for a criminal offense under state or federal law.

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