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Iowa revokes license of nurse imprisoned for massive insurance-fraud scheme

Gary Dickson

The Iowa Board of Nursing revoked Elizabeth Hernandez’s nursing license after her indictment for a Medicare fraud scheme that cost insurers $192 million. Convicted of multiple federal charges, she collected $1.6 million through fraudulent telemedicine practices. Another nurse, Ashley Brown, settled allegations involving unnecessary prescriptions and kickbacks. Continue reading Iowa revokes license of nurse imprisoned for massive insurance-fraud scheme

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Alcester woman sentenced for wire fraud

Gary Dickson

Michelle Warner, a former employee of Heartland Counseling Services, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud. She will also serve three years of supervised release, pay a special assessment of $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and make restitution of $261,066.09 to her former employer. Warner must report to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service on September 16, 2024. Continue reading Alcester woman sentenced for wire fraud