Parrella Health Law

Third-Party Data Breaches: The Silent Pandemic in Healthcare Compliance

October 2, 2023 If you have recently noticed a surge in notifications regarding healthcare data breaches, you are not alone. It is not just healthcare institutions at risk, but also third-party vendors who are part of the intricate web that makes...

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Evoke Neuroscience and Its CEO Settle Allegations of False Billing: An...

August 7, 2023 Recent headlines have spotlighted Evoke Neuroscience, Inc. and its co-founder and CEO, Dr. David Hagedorn, for settling allegations related to the False Claims Act. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania...

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Conviction of Maryland Doctor in Three-Week Trial Highlights Major COVID-19 Healthcare...

A landmark case concluded with the conviction of Dr. Ron Elfenbein, age 49, of Arnold, Maryland, for a significant healthcare fraud scheme. A federal jury found him guilty on five counts of healthcare fraud, with the charges revolving around over...

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Integrating Behavioral Health: Unpacking the “Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act

As technology rapidly evolves, it's essential that every sector of healthcare not only catches up but actively integrates the latest in health information technology (HIT). The "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act", recently...

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Protecting Medical Facilities from Prescription Fraud: A Deep Dive into the...

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare law, a recent indictment reveals how essential it is for medical professionals to stay vigilant and updated. The State Grand Jury's indictment of five individuals for their alleged roles in a prescription...

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Dermatologist’s Alleged Billing Schemes Unravel: The $6.6 Million Settlement and its...

In the world of healthcare, the line between legitimate billing and fraudulent activity can sometimes blur. However, when found on the wrong side of that line, the repercussions can be severe, both financially and reputationally. A recent case from...

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