A blue stethoscope lies atop a bed of hundred-dollar bills in a close-up composition. The stethoscope and currency symbolize healthcare finance, and could be used for projects about healthcare, finances, insurance, or cost of care. The image conveys a quiet, serious mood, with soft lighting. The silver and blue colors of the stethoscope contrast with the green hue of the money.

Medicaid’s $60 Billion Surge and the Coming Reset: What Providers Need...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has quietly approved roughly $60 billion in enhanced Medicaid...

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The Privacy Era for Addiction Treatment Has Arrived. OCR Will Now...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm. A major regulatory shift for behavioral health and addiction treatment providers officially began on...

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Close-up captures a black computer keyboard with a stark red 'Enter' button, displaying the chilling message, 'Phishing Scam', accompanied by a white icon of a fishing hook. The image creates an atmosphere of caution and urgency, symbolizing the ever-present threat of online security breaches. This image would be ideal for cybersecurity awareness campaigns, educational material about online safety, or articles discussing digital fraud prevention.

Phishing Attack Triggers HIPAA Settlement. Why OCR’s Risk Analysis Crackdown Should...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm. The federal government continues to send a clear message to healthcare providers: cybersecurity failures are...

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A Motion to Dismiss Won’t Save You. Court Lets $28M Stark...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm. A recent federal court decision out of Tennessee should serve as a reminder to hospitals and health systems...

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Independent Contractor Rules Are Changing Again. Healthcare Providers Should Pay Attention...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm. The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule that would once again reshape how businesses...

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Real-Time Patient Data Is Coming. Clover Health’s Interoperability Move Signals What...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm. A quiet but significant development in healthcare interoperability just occurred and providers should be...

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