Battling Opioids
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News
Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News
Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News
Wednesday 12th June 2019
Discover how new legislation aims to combat patient brokering in Pennsylvania's opioid crisis. Tune into the Battling Opioids Podcast.
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Battling Opioids
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Pennsylvania's Fight Against Patient Brokering: New Legislative Measures
The facility owners made millions, literally millions of dollars through kickbacks and insurance fraud schemes that sacrificed the recovery of the people that they were supposed to be helping.
Imagine being in the throes of opioid addiction, only to find out that the very place you sought help is exploiting you for profit. In this episode of the Battling Opioids Podcast, Don Rooney from Via News dives into the dark world of patient brokering and its devastating impact on families. Patient brokering is a scam where individuals are paid to funnel patients to specific healthcare providers or facilities, often ones that are unregulated and ill-equipped to offer real help.
These places thrive on kickbacks and insurance fraud, leaving patients in worse shape than before. Senator Steve Sanicero steps in to shed light on this issue and proposes new legislation aimed at criminalizing this unethical practice. His goal? To ensure that those struggling with addiction get the genuine care they need without being taken advantage of.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by the opioid crisis, offering not just a look at the problem but also potential solutions and support resources.