Medical director Laura Baker, MD, a Tampa-based anesthesiologist, said in a Dec. 27 letter to the Florida Department of Health that she had already contacted the sheriff’s office and local DEA office about her concerns.
She reported several unidentified physicians writing prescriptions at the clinic without her permission, as well as two former owners or board members opening the clinic for business without authorization, according to the report.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office spokesman Mike McCall told the Florida Times-Union that Department of Health investigators are heading the investigation while the police department assists.
Read the Florida Times-Union report on Wellness Center of Jacksonville.
Read more on anesthesia:
–New York Authorizes ASC Anesthesia Providers to Conduct Post-Anesthesia Evaluations
–Boston Anesthesiologist Argues General Anesthesia is Closer to Coma Than Sleep
–10 Most-Read Anesthesia News Stories of 2010
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.