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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Notwithstanding any other law, a diagnostic laboratory may participate as an in-state provider under any program a health and human services agency or the commission administers that involves diagnostic laboratory services, regardless of the location where any specific service is performed or where the laboratory's facilities are located, if:
(1) the laboratory or an entity that is a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the laboratory maintains diagnostic laboratory operations in this state;
(2) the laboratory and each entity that is a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the laboratory collectively employ at least 1,000 individuals at places of employment located in this state;
(3) the laboratory is otherwise qualified to provide the services under the program; and
(4) the laboratory is not prohibited from participating as a provider under any benefits program a health and human services agency or the commission administers based on conduct that constitutes fraud, waste, or abuse. (Gov. Code, Sec. 531.066.)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 545.0204. Participation of Diagnostic Laboratory Service Providers in Certain Programs - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-545-0204/
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