Rocky Hill Pharmacy And Its Owners Indicted For Conspiring To Submit False Pharmacy Claims, Making False Statements, And Aggravated Identity Theft

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A federal grand jury in Knoxville returned an eight (8) count indictment on October 16, 2024, against Rocky Hill Pharmacy, LLC, and its co-owners, Anne Warren ("Warren"), 44, and Tiffany Haney ("Haney"), 41, both of Knoxville, Tennessee, for Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud, False Statements in Connection with Health Care Matters, and Aggravated Identity Theft. Warren and Haney appeared in court on November 1, 2024, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook for an initial appearance. They were released pending trial, on a date to be set, in United States District Court, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The indictment alleges that Warren and Haney altered or forged prescriptions in support of claims for reimbursement to various drug plans. The indictment also alleges that Warren and Haney made false statements and used the names and National Provider Identification (NPI) numbers of another person without lawful authority.

If convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud (Count 1), Warren and Haney face a term of ten (10) years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and supervised release of up to three (3) years. If convicted of False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters (Counts 2 - 4), Warren and Haney face a term of five (5) years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and supervised release of up to one (1) year, and if convicted of Aggravated Identity Theft (Counts 5 - 8), Warren and Haney face a term of two (2) years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and supervised release of up to one year.

U.S. Attorney Francis M. Hamilton III of the Eastern District of Tennessee made the announcement.

This indictment is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General, the Department of Labor - Office of Inspector General, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - Medicaid Fraud Control Division.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy S. Dykes will represent the United States.

Members of the public are reminded that an indictment constitutes only charges and that every person is presumed innocent until their guilt has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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