California Telehealth Providers Arrested in Alleged $100 Million Fraud Scheme

Published on June 15, 2024

Federal authorities arrested the founder of a California-based digital health company and its clinical president June 13 in connection with an alleged $100 million internet scheme involving improper prescription of Adderall—a medication often used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ruthia He, founder and CEO of Done Global Inc., and David Brody, the company’s clinical president, were arrested on June 13. “As alleged, these defendants exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to develop and carry out a $100 million scheme to defraud taxpayers and provide easy access to Adderall and other stimulants for no legitimate medical purpose,” said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in a statement issued June 13....

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