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FDA’s Removal of Plasticizers Highlights Evolving Safety Standards for Food-Contact Materials

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm The FDA's recent decision to remove 25 ortho-phthalate plasticizers from...

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The Hidden Risks of Self-Disclosure: When Good Intentions Can Backfire

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm Healthcare providers know that honesty is often the...

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Medicare’s New Coverage for Mental Health Apps: A Breakthrough for Digital...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm On November 4, 2024, Medicare regulators finalized a...

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Not a Covered Entity? FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule: What You...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm In today's tech-driven world, health apps and...

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The Ghost Network Dilemma: Mental Health Patients Left in Limbo by...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm In October 2024, a major class action lawsuit was filed...

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CMS Finalizes Medicare Payment Updates for 2025: Expanded Access, Telehealth Flexibilities,...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm On November 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

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