CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian’s ongoing investigation into Chillicothe Physician Assistant Rufus Lowman Jr. and his medical practice, Rose Medical Clinic, has uncovered a series of financial troubles compounding the already complex saga surrounding Lowman and his business.
In addition to the criminal allegations against Lowman, the Guardian has delved into the financial side of the medical practice and its parent company, RTTS Services Corporation, which is owned by Lowman.
In 2022, Besse Medical, a division of AmerisourceBergen and part of the Cencora brand initiated a lawsuit against Lowman and RTTS Services Corporation for an unpaid debt of $26,252.79. The lawsuit stems from a 2021 agreement in which Lowman and RTTS Services Corporation were to be invoiced for their purchases, including Vivitrol, a medication used to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. According to court documents, Lowman defaulted on this payment agreement, leading to a default judgment issued on July 11, 2023, against RTTS Services Corporation and Rose Medical Clinic. To recover the amount owed, Besse Medical filed for garnishments against Rose Medical Clinic in April 2024.
Further complicating matters, Rose Medical Clinic has been hit with tax liens from the state of Ohio amounting to $623.00.
Additionally, in 2023, a local staffing company filed a lawsuit against Lowman and RTTS Services Corporation over a payment dispute. The case involved the office manager, who has also been at the center of allegations from former employees. According to the lawsuit, the woman was hired as a temporary receptionist at Rose Medical Clinic from September to December 2022. The staffing company claimed that Lowman and RTTS Services Corporation failed to pay the agreed hourly rate for the woman’s services, resulting in an outstanding debt of $10,353.00.
These revelations add another layer to the ongoing investigation into Lowman and his business practices, painting a picture of a medical practice mired in both legal and financial troubles. The Guardian will continue to follow this story as it develops.