Healers or criminals: the alarming trend of physician prosecution [PODCAST] – RamaOnHealthcare

How Does the DEA Investigate Drug Cases of Medical Professionals?

At Varghese & Associates, P.C., we understand that healthcare providers face unique regulatory scrutiny, particularly when it comes to controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employs specific approaches when investigating medical professionals suspected of prescription drug violations. Understanding these specialized investigations is crucial for doctors, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers w…

Healers or criminals: the alarming trend of physician prosecution

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Criminalizing care: How the system turned on physicians." He argues that physicians, historically pillars of trust, are increasingly being targeted and criminalized under regulations like the Controlled Substances Act and health care fraud statutes. Muhamad details several cases, including those of Drs. Sachy, Kousa, and Anand, as well as his own acquittal on federal …

Healers or criminals: the alarming trend of physician prosecution [PODCAST] – RamaOnHealthcare

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article “Criminalizing care: How the system turned on physicians.” He argues that physicians, historically pillars of trust, are increasingly being targeted and criminalized under regulations like the Controlled Substances Act and health care fraud statutes. Muhamad details several cases, including those of Drs. Sachy, Kousa, and [...]