Nebraska Nurse Andrea Meisinger Loses Licenses for Fraud

Andrea Meisinger, a nurse practitioner in Nebraska, has had her nursing licenses revoked for at least two years due to fraudulent practices related to her business, AR Virtual Health, which markets weight-loss medications. The Nebraska Attorney General's Office accused Meisinger of prescribing medications while her license was suspended and authorizing prescriptions for patients in states where she lacks the necessary licensure. Following a November 5 petition for disciplinary action, the state's chief medical officer, Dr. Timothy Tesmer, found grounds for revocation based on her previous misconduct, which included not establishing a patient-provider relationship before issuing prescriptions. Meisinger has been ordered to pay a $16,000 civil penalty and cannot practice nursing during her revocation period. She may apply for reinstatement after the two-year period, subject to approval by the state nursing board. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the regulation of telehealth services and prescription practices.