R414-10-1. Introduction and Authority

  (1) The Physician Services Program provides a scope of physician services to meet the basic medical needs of eligible Medicaid members. It encompasses the art and science of caring for those who are ill through the practice of medicine or osteopathy defined in Title 58, Occupations and Professions.

  (2) Physician services are a mandatory Medicaid program authorized by Section 1901 of the Social Security Act, Subsections 1861(q)(r) and 1905(a)(5)(6) of the Social Security Act, and Sections 26-1-5 and 26-18-3.