Except where inconsistent with this article, the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, the ‘‘Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977,’’ shall apply to the department in carrying out the purposes of this article. History. — Code 1981, § 31-8-159, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 139, § 1; Code 1981, § 31-8-160, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1014, § 1. ARTICLE 6A NURSING HOME PROVIDER FEE