Reading time: 3 minsDo a search on “United Healthcare Lawsuits”. The results should alarm you. Words like “fraud” and “Bad Faith” abound.
Les Wilson
Les Wilson
With 35 years experience at IBM in simplifying complex statistics, systems and data for executive decision making, Les Wilson does research, analysis, video production, graphics and editing at BocaFirst. He is a retired IBM Senior Technical Staff Member in product Research and Development. He has a BS Degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University. Les has lived in Boca since the early '90s, raised a family in several neighborhoods and is an expert resident of South East Boca. He is one of several Bike Advocates at BocaFirst.
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Reading time: 2 minsHaving served well over a decade in public office Ms. Haynie is a seasoned politician. Win or lose in court, the trial delay gives her freedom for now.
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Reading time: 8 minsThis article looks at the real world human cost of Boca Regional Hospital being dropped…
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Reading time: 5 minsContrary to what some said, the standoff between Boca Regional Hospital and United Healthcare did not “blow over”. It’s in its third month.
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Reading time: 6 minsRather than increase tower pollution, an agreement was approved in June to take down the existing City tower and build a single 400’ tower.
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Reading time: 4 minsTwice in recent years, these United Healthcare subscribers received letters warning that Boca Raton Regional Hospital won’t agree to take their insurance.
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The Splainer
Boca’s Public Safety Communications Dilemma – What you Need to Know
by Les Wilsonby Les WilsonReading time: 5 minsPalm Beach County is building a 400′ tower. The value to Boca’s public safety is that by owning the tower, it can prevent consumer cellular communications by other “tenants” on the tower.
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Boca Viewpoint
Ranked Choice Voting is Superior to Boca’s Current Voting System
by Les Wilsonby Les WilsonReading time: 6 minsBoca election laws do not provide for runoffs. So in a 3-way race where the candidate with the most votes is less than 50%, the majority of voters are represented by the candidate of the minority. Ranked Choice Voting fixes this.
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Reading time: 6 minsThe debacle at Camino Real and Dixie is arguably the result of a previous CRA. Fixing it now requires a leader to emerge. An improved roadway and comprehensive pedestrian/bike plan would be a win-win for everyone.
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Reading time: 5 minsThis area could be a poster child for mixed use and walkability. There is room on the Fresh Market and Plaza 1 properties for dual pedestrian/bike ways. But all the property owners need to cooperate.