California man Casey Mahoney was convicted of paying nearly $3 million in illegal kickbacks to body brokers for patient referrals to his addiction treatment facilities, revealing a systemic abuse in the recovery industry aimed at profit rather than patient welfare.
Between October 2018 and December 2020, Mahoney reportedly paid around $2.87 million to incentivize body brokers, which included giving cash to patients, sometimes to fund their drug habits instead of recovery.
The jury verdict targets multiple counts against Mahoney, including conspiracy to offer illegal remuneration and money laundering, highlighting the ongoing battle against corrupt practices in addiction treatment.
The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 specifically prohibits such kickbacks, emphasizing that recovery operators must adhere to ethical marketing practices without incentivizing unhealthy behaviors among patients.
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