Dr. Brian T. Hyatt, a psychiatrist at a Northwest Arkansas hospital and the previous chairman of the Arkansas

State Medical Board, has been suspended following allegations of Medicaid fraud.

Two individuals have filed lawsuits against Dr. Hyatt and 25 additional hospital employees. Specific details of the lawsuits include a woman who was taken from Washington Regional Hospital to Northwest Hospital in Springdale by ambulance after taking too many Tylenol. She was informed that “she was not going home that night” and given a sedative. After being administered the sedative, she was asked to sign consent for admission. She was then admitted to the Behavior Health Service Unit at Northwest “voluntarily”. 

When she asked when she could go home, she was told that “more than one employee told her there was a minimum stay and that if she asked to leave, they would take her to court where a judge would give her a longer stay because the judge always sides with Dr. Hyatt and Northwest.” 

This story is reported on in more detail in many new publications including KNWA. Read the full story here https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/rogers-doctor-in-medicaid-fraud-investigation-also-sued-twice-for-false-imprisonment-assault-more-charges/

Odom Law Firm is proud to lead the litigation in these frightening cases of abuse.

If you or a loved one were confined against your will at Northwest Medical Center - Springdale Behavioral Health Services Unit, call us today for a free consultation. 479-334-0277 We are here to help.