For a long time, the law enforcement community has known that certain factors, such as age, gender, food intake, medication, illness, the strength of drink and rate of consumption can all affect a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC). But gastric bypass surgery? Now that’s a new one to most people, but it deserves mention. In Bariatric Times, Cynthia K. Buffington, Ph.D.,…
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Month: January 2019
Can I Drive for Uber in Florida with a DUI?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Jan 28, 2019 | DUI
You may have heard that anybody can drive for Uber, but that’s not entirely true. Uber still has some “minimum requirements” for potential drivers, such as having a valid U.S. driver license, having an eligible four-door vehicle, having at least one year of licensed driving experience if you’re 23 or older, and having proof of valid insurance. But what about…
What Is Health Insurance Fraud?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Jan 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense
While individuals can defraud government programs to receive health insurance benefits they are not entitled to receive, this article focuses on the type of health insurance or healthcare fraud that is more specifically, committed by healthcare providers. The vast majority of health insurance fraud is committed by a minority of dishonest medical equipment manufacturers and “trusted” healthcare providers, costing tens…