A New Hampshire doctor, Adnan S. Khan, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and commit health care fraud. Khan, 48, of Grantham, allegedly orchestrated illegal prescribing and health care fraud through New England Medicine and Counseling Associates (NEMCA), operating clinics in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. According to court documents, Khan distributed drugs outside the usual course of professional practice, requiring patients to pay cash for prescriptions despite having insurance. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, along with other officials, announced the charges.
Khan faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, illegal distribution of a controlled substance, and health care fraud. The maximum penalty for these offenses could result in up to 20 years in prison for illegal distribution and up to 10 years for health care fraud. As a condition of his release pending trial, Khan is prohibited from writing prescriptions for controlled substances.
The case is being investigated by the DEA, HHS-OIG, FBI, and the Vermont Attorney General's Office. Trial Attorneys from the Criminal Division's Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Gilman are prosecuting the case. The Fraud Section collaborates with law enforcement agencies to combat health care fraud, particularly in cases involving illegal prescription and distribution of opioids.
An indictment is an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If anyone needs access to opioid treatment services, they can contact HHS-OIG's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline at 1-800-662-4359.