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Stark Integrity
Hosted by Bob Wade · EN
Does your healthcare organization have an effective compliance program? Captain Integrity is here to save the day. Learn how to roll out necessary, lighthearted, and fun education to your employees and physicians so they abide by Stark Law. Hosted by Bob Wade aka Captain Integrity, award-winning Healthcare Regulatory and Stark Law Attorney
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Anti-Kickback Compliance and Stark Exceptions: “I’ll Get You My Pretty and Your Little Dog Too”
1w ago00:20:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhen analyzing a physician financial arrangement under the Stark Law, you also need to analyze it under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains why most of the exceptions under the Stark Law cross-reference the Anti-Kickback Statute. Hear all about the Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute dance, the 3 ways to meet the definition of not violating the Anti-Kickback Statute, how to ensure your team understands the intent basis under the Anti-Kickback Statute, specific definitions to keep in mind, and what the Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute have to do with The Wizard of Oz. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →“Entity” Definition Expansion (MCOs) and Exclusion (Anti-Markup): Is a House a Home?
2w ago00:22:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe definition of an “Entity” under the Stark Law includes Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and the Anti-Markup Rule. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade details this “Entity” definition under the Stark Law. Hear who the “Entity” usually is, why they expanded the definition, the very narrow exception they came up with, examples of an “Entity” in action, and Bob recite some Miranda Lambert lyrics. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →Global wRVUs and “Personally Performed Services”: Around the World in 80 Days
Apr 2900:21:27Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhen a physician doesn’t perform 100% of the services covered by a surgical period, you may have to consider splitting out the global wRVUs. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks global wRVUs and personally performed services as they relate to the Stark Law. Hear the 3 separate categories when a service is covered by a global payment, what happens when a physician didn’t technically perform all the services for a global payment, when it’s possible the physician could be compensated above fair market value (FMV), a little bit of wRVU math, and some interesting facts about Around the World in 80 Days. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →False Claims Act Settlements for 2025 (FCA)
Apr 2200:20:40Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFalse Claims Act settlements (FCA): they just keep getting bigger. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade details the notable False Claims Act settlements for 2025. Hear how qui tam cases continue to represent the largest source of settlements through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and False Claims Act, what it means if the government declines to intervene, why medical necessity continues to be a very large focus, a shocking settlement involving a physician, and fun examples of things that just keep getting bigger. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →Isolated Transaction Exception under the Stark Law: “All by Myself”
Apr 1500:21:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThere are some uses of the isolated transaction exception that are prohibited under the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into that isolated transaction exception. Hear why the isolated transaction exception has been expanded, the times when it can be used for service arrangements, how it can be used for settlement of a bona fide dispute, the nuances of the isolated transaction exception, and the history of the famous song, “All by Myself.” Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →Part 2: Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA), Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together: A Discussion with Bart Daniel, Partner, Nelson Mullins
Apr 100:19:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailBeware of the enemy within. In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA) with returning guest and Nelson Mullins Partner Bart Daniel. Hear how to guide outside contractors through certification, why you need to monitor & protect any vulnerabilities as they arise, how to disclose any shortcomings when discovered & be cooperative, where cybersecurity fits in the Top 3 enforcement priorities for the False Claims Act, and how to go about vulnerability testing. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →Part 1: Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA), Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together: A Discussion with Bart Daniel, Partner, Nelson Mullins
Mar 2500:21:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailCybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA) have more in common than you think. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks cybersecurity and the False Claims Act with returning guest and Nelson Mullins Partner Bart Daniel. Hear the history of the False Claims Act, fascinating stats on whistleblowers, the impact of Trump’s executive order on cybersecurity from June 2025, the certifications needed in cybersecurity, and some delicious candy bar history. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →What Are Not Ownership Interests under the Stark Law: The Devil Is in the Details
Mar 1800:19:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThere are some exceptions to the broad definition of an ownership interest under the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains what are not ownership interests under the Stark Law. Hear why the definition does have exceptions, how most of the exceptions are deemed to be compensation arrangements, how to treat an unsecured loan, the 7 types of exceptions, and the original version of “The devil is in the details.” Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →Loans Are Ownership Interests under the Stark Law: When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do
Mar 1100:21:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailUnderstanding the definition of an ownership interest is crucial under the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade shares why loans are ownership interests under the Stark Law. Hear why you need to know & understand all definitions under the Stark Law, why ownership interests also include loans & bonds under the Stark Law, why you should always self-report, key takeaways from a recent Stark Law settlement, and the history of the “When in Rome” proverb. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Transcribe →Part 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Fair Market Value (FMV) under Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS): A Discussion with Chris David, Managing Partner, HealthValue Group
Mar 400:22:36Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailArtificial Intelligence (AI) needs a little pushback. In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his talk on the intersection of AI, Fair Market Value (FMV), the Stark Law, and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) with HealthValue Group Managing Partner Chris David. Hear why we need to be human to make AI helpful, how to protect your nonproprietary data AI can’t replicate, why survey data & valuation models are a commodity now, why AI won’t replace you as healthcare consultants, and an exercise involving a letter generated by Copilot. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
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