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Lauderdale County Woman Charged With TennCare Doctor Shopping

Nashville, TN - A Lauderdale County woman is charged in nearby Tipton County with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, or using TennCare to go to multiple doctors to obtain controlled substances. The Office of Inspector General, with the assistance of the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, today announced the arrest of Brenda Allen, 48, of Ripley. She has been charged with three counts of doctor shopping for the pain killer Oxycodone, with the doctor's office visits paid for by TennCare.

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Action Details

  • Date:March 20, 2014
  • Agency:Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies