MedMark Treatment Centers of Texas Settles Opioid Diversion Case for $412,500.00

A Texas-based treatment center has agreed to pay $412,500.00 in penalties for violating federal laws related to the diversion of controlled substances, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

MedMark Treatment Centers of Texas, Inc., dba MedMark Treatment Centers San Antonio Military (MedMark), has settled a civil complaint with the government after an investigation revealed that the facility had allowed non-medical staff to repeatedly dispense controlled substances to patients in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

The investigation, led by the DEA’s Diversion Group in the San Antonio District Office, found that MedMark failed to maintain complete and accurate records, including failing to maintain a current power of attorney and keeping its records in a readily retrievable manner. These requirements are intended to prevent the diversion of controlled substances for illegal purposes.

MedMark operates outpatient treatment centers for opioid addiction in Texas, including a location on Military Drive West in San Antonio.

The settlement comes as part of a larger effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to address the opioid crisis by preventing, detecting, and investigating the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals from legitimate sources.

MedMark has made no admission of civil liability as part of the settlement.

Defendant: MedMark Treatment Centers of Texas, Inc., dba MedMark Treatment Centers San Antonio Military

Crime: Opioid Diversion

City and State: San Antonio, Texas

Date: 2019

Sentence: $412,500.00 penalty

MedMark Treatment Centers of Texas, Inc., dba MedMark Treatment Centers San Antonio Military (MedMark)

Ascension Seton, on behalf of Ascension Seton Medical Center-Austin (ASMC-Austin), has paid a $379,500.00 penalty under a civil settlement to resolve allegations that it violated certain provisions of the CSA. ASMC-Austin is a hospital with advanced specialty care services.

Following a 2018 theft of controlled substances from the ASMC-Austin facility located on West 98th Street in Austin, DEA conducted an inspection and found inventory shortages, discrepancies in the facility’s pharmacy records and deficiencies in recordkeeping practices. The United States contended it had claims against ASMC-Austin for civil penalties under the CSA for record keeping violations, failure to maintain effective controls, and failure to timely report any theft or significant loss of controlled substances. ASMC-Austin has made no admission of civil liability.

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