What Happened
Dr. Roya Jafari-Hassad was sentenced March 2, 2026 to 7 years in prison, a $150,000 fine and $152,765 restitution for prescribing oxycodone without a legitimate medical purpose and billing for procedures never performed; she was convicted at trial in December 2024.
Reported status: Convicted by a jury at trial; sentenced (2026) to 84 months in prison, $150,000 fine, $152,765 restitution.
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Related Guidance
- Hospital Diversion Prevention Checklist — Self-assessment covering the controls that detect and deter diversion.
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and recordkeeping indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to run an internal diversion investigation.
- Employee Screening & Fitness for Duty — Screening and vetting for staff with controlled substance access.