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4 charged in Nebraska as part of DOJ national health care fraud takedown

WOWT • June 25, 2026 • nation

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Four individuals have been charged in Nebraska as part of the DOJ’s national health care fraud takedown, involving schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid.
Angie Albert and Brent Conaway, both from Oklahoma, face charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and money laundering for billing services not rendered and overcharging for medication, resulting in over $975,000 in false claims.
Phyllis Rooney of Hawaii is charged with making false statements related to mental health counseling services she did not provide, costing Nebraska Medicaid over $92,000.
Cassi Wigington of Omaha is accused of submitting fraudulent claims to Nebraska Medicaid and other insurers by billing for products never received by patients, totaling approximately $445,000.