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WVU Health leadership failed to address painkiller thefts as opioids devastated West Virginia

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WVU Health Systems has entered into a federal settlement for failing to report and prevent drug thefts by employees. Between 2017 and 2024, drugs disappeared from the system amid West Virginia's opioid crisis. In 2022, the DEA found systemwide theft…

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WVU Health failed to address painkiller thefts for years as opioids devastated WV

WVU Health Systems knew for years that employees were stealing highly addictive drugs from 2017 to 2024. A federal settlement shows the medical system didn’t take enough steps to report and stop the problem while West Virginia was dealing with a deadly and widespread opioid epidemic.

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WVU Health leadership failed to address painkiller thefts as opioids devastated West Virginia

WVU Health Systems knew for years that employees were stealing highly addictive drugs. A federal settlement shows the medical system didn’t take enough steps to report and stop the problem.

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