A high-cost diagnostic test that can easily be marketed to the masses is a bright, shiny object to the health care con artist. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) has seen a significant increase in complaints regarding genetic testing within the last year. The schemes range from complex kickback arrangements to criminals whose only purpose is identity theft. Read a story from the National Council on Aging.
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