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Brian Hyatt found fit to stand trial in Arkansas Medicaid fraud case

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Brian Hyatt, a former Northwest Arkansas psychiatrist, was found mentally fit to stand trial on Monday in his Medicaid fraud case in Pulaski County, according to court documents.

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Former state medical board chairman ruled competent to stand trial on Medicaid fraud charges (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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Dr. Brian Hyatt, the former chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board, was pronounced fit for trial Monday on state Medicaid fraud charges after his lawyer declined to dispute findings that he is competent to face the criminal charges.
NWA Home Page
Brian Hyatt found fit to stand trial in Arkansas Medicaid fraud case (opens NWA Home Page)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Brian Hyatt, a former Northwest Arkansas psychiatrist, was found mentally fit to stand trial on Monday in his Medicaid fraud case in Pulaski County, according to court documents.