A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was sentenced in federal court on charges of drug diversion and healthcare fraud. Larry J. Goisse, Jr., 38, was sentenced to 24 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. On October 4, 2022, Goisse pleaded guilty to one count of an Indictment charging him with drug diversion, and five counts of an Information charging him with healthcare fraud. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in September 2018 through January 2019, Goisse, a former certified nurse practitioner, illegally prescribed the scheduled drug Aderall after his state medical license was revoked and he lost his DEA registration. In order to continue to receive payments from Medicare, Goisse submitted claims to Medicare for office visits under a co-worker’s license after suspension. The judge stated that Aderall, the drug diverted by Goisse, is a highly addictive drug and could cause harm if incorrectly prescribed. Goisse’s conduct in diverting Aderall created a serious harm beyond monetary loss and that Goisse’s actions had a destructive effect on his patients relying on him for healthcare.
