Running a ketamine clinic? Clinical skills alone won't cut it. You also need to protect your practice from regulatory and financial landmines.

In this compilation episode, two experts break down the complex world of DEA compliance and insurance coverage for ketamine clinics. Whether you're about to open your doors or already treating patients, understanding what triggers regulatory scrutiny and how to properly protect your practice isn't optional - it's critical.

Our guests reveal the most common mistakes clinics make and share practical strategies to keep your practice safe, compliant, and protected. We've combined insights from two full-length episodes to give you concentrated wisdom on the business foundations every ketamine clinic needs.

DISCLAIMER:  This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed by our guests do not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional insurance advice for your specific practice. Insurance and compliance requirements vary significantly by state and individual circumstances. Always consult with qualified professionals before making decisions for your business or medical practice.

Featured Experts

Dennis Wichern - Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge and founder of Prescription Drug Consulting. Dennis spent over three decades with the DEA, including ten years focused specifically on pharmaceutical controlled substance compliance. He now helps healthcare providers understand DEA regulations and maintain proper compliance.

Canyon Clifton - CEO of Clifton Insurance Agency, a professional liability and high-risk niche market insurance corporation founded in 1982. Canyon has spent over two decades designing elaborate professional liability and medical malpractice policies for healthcare providers across the US.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

・The 3 red flags that trigger DEA audits and how to avoid them

・The #1 insurance mistake ketamine clinics make (and how to verify coverage)

・Real claims data: What actually happens when things go wrong

Episode 42 show notes:

00:00 Teaser - The DEA are Humans too.

00:20 Introduction & Episode Overview

01:51 Dennis Wichern

02:01 The 3 Red Flags That Trigger DEA Audits

05:16 State-Level DEA Enforcement Differences

08:37 Biannual Inventory Requirements & What to Do If You Missed Them

09:39 The DEA's Human Side

10:48 Witnessing Requirements for Small Clinics

13:47 Canyon Clifton

13:57 The #1 Insurance Mistake Ketamine Clinics Make

14:59 Where to Find Coverage Details in Your Policy

17:03 Why Insurance Applications Matter (They Become Part of Your Policy)

18:39 How the Insurance Landscape Has Changed for Ketamine Therapy

20:00 Admitted vs. Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers Explained

23:29 The Top Insurances Your Ketamine Clinic Needs

25:54 Ending & Resources

Thanks for listening

Listen to each of their full conversations:

Episode 023 - Mastering Clinic Compliance: Insights from Retired DEA Agent Dennis Wichern

Episode 034 - Ketamine Clinic Insurance: Expert Insights with Canyon Clifton

Connect with the experts:

Prescription Drug Consulting Website

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: (312) 859-2430

Clifton Insurance Agency Website - Mention “Ketamine StartUp” and receive FREE quotes & exclusive policy discounts.

Phone: 877-212-4368

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