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New Hampshire AG Acts on Abandoned Patients, Opioid Withdrawal
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New Hampshire Attorney Generals office takes action against PMC Medical Group for abruptly closing pain and addiction treatment centers, leaving patients without access to their medical records and causing significant distress. Matthew Hogan, owner of the company, disregarded warnings about potential harm, leading to severe withdrawal symptoms and psychological distress for patients. The Department of Justice filed a complaint, and a court-appointed receiver was put in place to manage the business. Patients needing their medical records can contact Jason Mills at six zero three, three four one, seven nine one eight.
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