Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general, the review of certain Medicaid claims, and the recovery of certain overpayments under Medicaid.

Clarified that experts retained by the office of inspector general are considered expert witnesses under Section 2151.005, allowing the commission to negotiate contracts without competitive bidding if certain conditions are met.

Modified Section 544.0153(b) to clarify that fingerprint-based checks are prohibited for eligible licensed providers but remain allowed for other purposes like fraud investigations.

Added restrictions preventing the office of inspector general from conducting fingerprint-based criminal history checks on healthcare providers who are already confirmed as licensed and in good standing, unless required for fraud, waste, or abuse investigations.

Updated permitted disclosure rules to specify which government entities and individuals may receive information obtained during administrative oversight activities.