The case highlights a growing focus on the role of prescribers and pharmacists in the nation's opioid epidemic. (Image: Shutterstock)
A group of doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and a clinic owner have all been charged with conspiracy to illegally distribute opioids.
According to the indictment, the owner of New Vision Rehab and Preferred Rehab clinics in the Detroit area gave kickbacks to doctors and nurse practitioners in exchange for writing prescriptions for patients who did not exist or did not need the drugs. During the nearly three year period, almost 2 million doses of Schedule II controlled substances were distributed, worth more than $41 million.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
