10/28/2026
People seeking addiction treatment deserve safety, dignity, and care, not exploitation.
The allegations in what the Department of Justice calls the largest substance use disorder treatment fraud case in U.S. history are deeply disturbing. If proven, these actions represent a profound betrayal of the trust patients and families place in addiction treatment providers.
Ethical standards must be more than principles. They must be reflected in practice, oversight, and accountability.
For NAATP members, that accountability is grounded in a Code of Ethics that explicitly prohibits patient brokering and paying for referrals, backed by a formal complaint process that can result in disciplinary action, including termination of membership.
NAATP unequivocally condemns fraudulent practices that place financial gain ahead of patient well-being. This moment calls for meaningful safeguards that protect vulnerable individuals, strengthen accountability, and preserve access to ethical, quality treatment.
Read NAATP CEO Marvin Ventrell's full statement calling for stronger accountability, meaningful safeguards, and continued access to ethical, quality addiction treatment: https://www.naatp.org/resources/news/naatp-horrified-record-fraud-case-distinguishes-excellent-care-bad-actors-and
