Alabama state representative accuses former Corrections healthcare provider of fraud

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 844

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A state representative Thursday accused the former healthcare provider of Alabama prisons of fraud and sharply criticized the Alabama Department of Corrections’ relationship with a Montgomery-based law firm.

Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, said the events leading up to Tennessee-based company YesCare’s bankruptcy filing in May, after the state abruptly canceled a $1 billion contract in April with the firm, appeared to be fraud.

“Sounds like to me that you were deceived. The state …

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