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Embattled congressman introduces ‘HCA Mission Act’ to expand regulator’s powers • Asheville Watchdog
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (387+ words) Filed Sept. 8, the so-called “HCA Mission Act,” would allow CMS to fine hospitals that received two Immediate Jeopardy warnings within a two-year period. It would allow CMS to impose a penalty of $10,000 a day for every day that a violation continued....
Jury convicts Asheville woman in property fraud case • Asheville Watchdog
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1712+ words) A jury Wednesday found an Asheville woman guilty of forging deeds and illegally obtaining two Buncombe County properties that were flipped for a profit of nearly $140,000. The jury deliberated seven hours over three days before convicting Lisa Roberts-Allen on eight…...
Trial begins for Asheville woman charged in real estate fraud schemes • Asheville Watchdog
3+ week, 6+ day ago (477+ words) She portrayed herself as a housing advocate, blessed for the opportunity to help those in need. Prosecutors say she preyed on elderly and vulnerable victims who lost their homes and sometimes generations of wealth Lisa Roberts-Allen, a central figure in…...