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Fraudulent Kickback Scheme Exposes Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Compliance

By: Christopher Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm In a stark reminder of the importance of compliance in the healthcare industry, the U.S. Attorney's Office...

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Massachusetts to Begin Licensing Nonresident Pharmacies and In-State Compounding Pharmacies

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Provider Defense and Compliance Firm The Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy is implementing new licensure...

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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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