Medicare fraud is a crime where some people assume there are no victims. Because the crime mainly causes financial damage, it is easy to take this stance, but the effects of Medicare fraud are far-reaching. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association explains that...
Month: September 2020
What is the Medicare Fraud Strike Force?
Being under investigation for anything is disorienting and often frightening. Those feelings are often even worse when you do not know who is investigating you — or why. The Medicare Fraud Strike Force could refer to one of several multi-agency organizations. There...
What does fentanyl do to the brain and how can you combat it?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid with 50 to 100 times the potency of morphine. Generally, doctors use it to treat severe pain after surgeries and sometimes chronic pain issues. While the drug serves a medical purpose, it is illegal when used outside of a prescription....
Sentencing scores and mandatory minimums for drug trafficking
When facing a drug trafficking charge, the range of sentences for an alleged offender can vary widely based on certain factors — the schedule of the drug, the amount in question, prior convictions and other elements will affect the judge’s ruling. Florida and federal...
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