South Carolina Woman Indicted On Conspiracy Fraud & Drug Distribution Charges
South Carolina Woman Indicted On Conspiracy Fraud & Drug Distribution Charges - Court documents indicate that Adams allegedly permitted medical providers without their own DEA registration numbers to use the registration numbers of others.
Oct 01, 202398.9K Shares1.3M Views
Jennifer Ann “Jen” Adams, a 50-year-old South Carolinaresident and former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of local Virginia pain clinics, finds herself indicted on a series of charges by a federal grand jury, as announced by the U.S. Department of Justice in the Western District of Virginia on September 29.
Adams faces one count of conspiring to commit healthcare fraud, one count of conspiring to distribute medically illegitimate Schedule II controlled substances, and one count of conspiring to use the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number of another.
The charges stem from Adams' role as COO and practice manager for clinics situated throughout Central and Southwest Virginia, encompassing locations such as Lynchburg, Madison Heights, Woodlawn, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg. These clinics specialized in pain management and were involved in the prescription of Schedule II opioids and opioid addiction treatments, including Suboxone and other medications.
Court documents indicate that Adams allegedly permitted medical providers without their own DEA registration numbers to use the registration numbers of others. Moreover, it is alleged that she directly instructed employees to utilize the registration numbers of absent doctors and facilitated payments to doctors who were not physically present for the use of their registration numbers.
Adams is also purported to have been aware of instances where employees were prescribing Schedule II and Schedule III controlled substances to patients at risk of substance abuse. Furthermore, she allegedly allowed individuals lacking medical training, experience, and/or licensing to administer treatment to patients and make medical decisions.
Adams' arrest took place in South Carolina in early September following a criminal complaint.
The investigation into this case involves multiple agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of the Inspector General, the Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Attorney General’s Office – Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh underscored the importance of addressing the opioid epidemic, stating, "We face a moment in our country where more than 100,000 of our fellow Americans die each year from drug overdoses. We must do all we can to support those battling addiction disorders and prosecute those who prey on this disease."
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares reiterated his commitment to holding individuals accountable for their role in exacerbating the opioid epidemic, emphasizing that Virginia would continue to prosecute those who exploit fellow citizens for personal gain, at the cost of lives and well-being.
As the legal proceedings unfold, this case underscores the ongoing efforts to combat healthcare fraud and the unlawful distribution of controlled substances, with a focus on individuals who contribute to the opioid crisis.
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