Physician is suspended if convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving fraud or abuse of the Medicare program, or Worker's Comp. system. Which labor code section governs this suspension?

• A. Labor Code 139.21
• B. Labor Code 138.4
• C. Labor Code 3202
• D. Senate Bill 899

Answer: (A)

Suspension for a physician convicted of fraud or abuse involving Medicare or the workers’ compensation system is governed by Labor Code 139.21. This provision authorizes the licensing board to suspend or revoke a license when the licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that involves fraud or abuse of public health care programs, including Medicare and workers’ comp. The purpose is to protect patients and the integrity of public program funding by removing those who have engaged in fraudulent activity. The other options concern different disciplinary authorities or unrelated topics and do not specifically authorize suspension in this context.