Informed Consent

Navigating the Complexities of Informed Consent in Experimental Treatments: Insights from...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Defense and Compliance Firm The realm of healthcare law is ever-evolving, with the case of Ward v. Schaefer offering critical...

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Preventing Healthcare Fraud: Lessons from a Glastonbury Psychologist’s Medicaid Case

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. In a recent and compelling case, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut disclosed the guilty plea of Michael B. Pines, a 75-year-old psychologist...

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Understanding Compliance Implications: Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital’s OIG Settlement For Free...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital in Michigan recently settled a case with the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) involving allegations of improper remuneration....

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Cybersecurity Compliance

Navigating Cybersecurity and Compliance: Lessons from the Massachusetts’ Anna Jaques Hospital...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Defense and Compliance Firm Introduction In the digital age, the protection of patient data is paramount. The recent...

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ElizabethHolmes Exclusion

OIG’s 90-Year Exclusion of Elizabeth Holmes: A Landmark in Health Care...

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCOParrella Health Law, Boston, Ma.A Health Care Defense and Compliance Firm January 19, 2024 In an unprecedented move underscoring the government's commitment to health care compliance and fraud...

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Medicare Provider risks

Medicare Provider Alert: Using Outsourcers Comes with Risk

By: Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO Parrella Health Law, Boston, Ma. A Health Care Defense and Compliance Firm In the complex landscape of healthcare compliance and Medicare regulations, it's crucial for...

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