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why cant this be used by the law enforcement as probable cause for shutting down dodgy providers?


Because some statistical analysis showing a particular entity is an outlier isn't sufficient evidence to prove they are drug dealers. It is enough to start an investigation, of course.


They do!

Similar approaches are used to identify Medicare and Medicaid fraud.




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