Harmonizing SUD Privacy with HIPAA: Navigating the New 42 CFR Part...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Law Defense and Compliance Firm The recent final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marks a...

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Addressing Ghost Networks in Behavioral Health: A Step in the Right...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Law Defense and Compliance Firm In the landscape of mental health care in the United States, "ghost networks" present a significant...

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Tackling Pandemic Fraud: Lessons and Future Directions

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Law Defense and Compliance Firm Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges, prompting the U.S....

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Medical Directorships and a Web of Laboratory Kickback Schemes: A $1.5...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Law Defense and Compliance Firm In a significant enforcement action by the U.S. Department of Justice's commitment to combating...

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The Fall of Professional Integrity: Doctor Sentenced for Misusing DEA Registration

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Law Defense and Compliance Firm In a striking case of professional misconduct, Dr. Wendell Lewis Randall, a North Carolina physician,...

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Connecticut Appellate Court Clarifies Employer Rights and Drug Testing Standards

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Law Defense and Compliance Firm In a pivotal case, the Connecticut Appellate Court has firmly supported employers' rights to enforce...

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