Assuring Quality Health Care, Florida-Style
Roger Bean, 61, of West Palm Beach was a retired denture maker from Texas who tried to help his neighbors by supplying inexpensive dentures. Following an anonymous tip, police raided Bean’s garage and confiscated his equipment. Although he had been licensed in Texas, Florida had no similar program and dentures had to be obtained through a dentist. Bean was sentenced to two years probation and thirty hours community service. More importantly, his equipment was confiscated. Bean’s lawyer said, “He’s a great guy who never hurt anybody in his life. He found he could help individuals in dire circumstances financially and healthwise because of particular knowledge he has.” The original story is here.