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DOJ breaks up alleged genetic testing fraud scheme estimated at $2.1 billion

Henry Kotula

Since its inception in March 2007, the Medicare Fraud Strike Force, which maintains 15 strike forces operating in 24 districts, has charged nearly 4,000 defendants who have collectively billed the Medicare program for more than $16 billion. The DOJ calls the scheme one of the largest it has ever handled. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.