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States Loosen Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians—But Is It Enough?

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm With doctor shortages reaching a critical point—especially in rural and underserved...

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DOJ Investigates Medical Device Maker for Fraudulent Artery Disease Diagnoses

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, MA. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Semler Scientific, the manufacturer of QuantaFlo, for potential...

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United States Sues Skilled Nursing Company, Executives, and Consultant for Fraudulent...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm The U.S. Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s...

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Orthotic DME Fraud Scheme Exposed

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm The Department of Justice has once again taken decisive action against fraud in the durable...

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DEA and HHS Delay New Remote Prescribing Rules: What It Means...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

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Massachusetts Enacts Sweeping Health Care Reforms: What It Means for Patients,...

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm Massachusetts has once again positioned itself at the forefront of health care reform with the...

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