Marin Independent Journal
Marin psychiatrist arrested in federal drug fraud investigation
By Cameron MacDonald
June 13, 2024

— Excerpt

A Marin County psychiatrist who is an executive at a health company was arrested Thursday on allegations he helped orchestrate a $100 million medication fraud scheme, federal authorities said.

Dr. David Brody, clinical president of Done Health, was arraigned in U.S. District Court in San Francisco following his arrest in San Rafael. He pleaded not guilty to federal charges such as conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to commit health care fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler authorized Brody’s release from custody. Brody, who has an office in San Anselmo, could not be reached for comment on Thursday.

Brody’s codefendant is Ruthia He, the founder and chief executive of Done Health’s parent company, Done Global Inc. She was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

If convicted, both defendants face upward of 20 years in federal prison…