Most deals are offered by dentists, chiropractors and cosmetic surgeons, and some worry they could be interpreted as illegal even though the procedures are elective and not covered by insurance. Two Oregon medical boards — the state boards for dentists and chiropractors — have banned providers from participating in such deals.
No providers have been investigated for offering discounts, but many legal experts say specific guidance around such deals would be helpful, according to the report.
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