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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Prescription Drugs news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Newton Physician Resolves Allegations of Improper Prescribing Practices Concerning Controlled Substances 06/01/2022 12:00 AM EDT BOSTON – Dr. Hooshang Poor, a Newton geriatric medicine physician, has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve allegations that he prescribed controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice, a violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Dr. Poor previously resolved allegations in February 2019 that he violated the False Claims Act by submitting inflated claims to Medicare and the Massachusetts Medicaid program. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys