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Laura Weeks is a dynamic leader with a passion for transforming healthcare compliance into a strategic advantage for her clients. With nearly two decades of experience across diverse healthcare settings—including not-for-profit hospitals, a major for-profit medical center with international reach, a leading academic institution, and a healthcare startup—Laura brings a comprehensive understanding of compliance at every organizational level.

Laura’s hands-on expertise in policy development, risk assessment, and compliance program management is backed by an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University. Laura is also certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA) and in Healthcare Corporate Compliance through George Washington University. Her unique blend of business acumen and compliance expertise empowers stakeholders to make sound, compliance-driven business decisions that not only protect their organizations but also enhance outcomes for the patients and communities they serve.

Christopher Parrella is a nationally recognized authority in healthcare compliance and regulatory strategy, specializing in reimbursement, billing, and the complexities of Medicare/Medicaid policy. A sought-after speaker and prolific author, Christopher has written extensively on topics such as billing and coding practices, corporate integrity agreements, managed care contracting, and healthcare fraud investigations.

Christopher’s role as a compliance leader is underscored by his service on multiple advisory boards, where he contributes to shaping national standards and compliance practices. His certifications as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) reflect his commitment to the highest standards in billing and compliance. His hands-on experience with state and federal settlements following government investigations, coupled with his work on billing disputes, audits, and HIPAA compliance, positions him as a trusted advisor to clients facing today's most pressing healthcare compliance challenges.