Stark Integrity
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
Episodes
224 episodes
The Cost of Referrals: Erlanger’s $21M Stark Law Settlement
In Chattanooga, trains are famous for staying on the tracks. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explores whether Compliance stayed on the tracks in the Erlanger case. Hear why you need to listen to people who are making reports to you ...
Using AI in Physician Contracting & Payment: A Discussion with Scott Lowry, Founder of StarkWatch
Lean in wherever you have quick wins. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks using AI in physician contracting & payment as they relate to the Stark Law with Scott Lowry, Founder of StarkWatch. Hear how to quickly assess where yo...
Part 3: Informed Consent, Decision-Making Capacity, and Surrogates: A Discussion with Attorney Rachel Rose
Training goes a long way when it comes to informed consent. In Part 3 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks informed consent, decision-making capacity, and surrogates as they relate to the Stark Law with Attorney Rachel Rose....
Part 2: Informed Consent, Decision-Making Capacity, and Surrogates: A Discussion with Attorney Rachel Rose
The more checks and balances an organization has along the way, the greater the protection for both the patients & the providers. In Part 2 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks informed consent, decision-making capacity,...
Part 1: Informed Consent, Decision-Making Capacity, and Surrogates: A Discussion with Attorney Rachel Rose
The patent’s right to autonomy is one of the core principles of the patient-provider relationship. In Part 1 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks informed consent, decision-making capacity, and surrogates as they relate to t...
Part 2: Holistic Audits: Synchronizing Professional & Facility Reviews: A Discussion with Kelly Loya & Bruce Truitt, Pinnacle Enterprise
You should be able to duct tape your mouth & hands and give your documentation to the payer, and they should still be able to generally understand what happened. In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his dis...
Part 1: Holistic Audits: Synchronizing Professional & Facility Reviews: A Discussion with Kelly Loya & Bruce Truitt, Pinnacle Enterprise
You can’t audit the whole ocean. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses holistic audits and synchronizing professional & facility reviews under the Stark Law with Kelly Loya & Bruce Truitt of Pinnacle Ent...
Effective Compliance Programs Return 2x-5x Return on Investment (ROI)
There is indeed a return on investment (ROI) for an effective compliance program. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade quantifies that ROI as it relates to the Stark Law. Hear why the ROI can be 2x-5x what the organization is investing, ...
Anti-Kickback Compliance and Stark Exceptions: “I’ll Get You My Pretty and Your Little Dog Too”
When 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-r...
“Entity” Definition Expansion (MCOs) and Exclusion (Anti-Markup): Is a House a Home?
The 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” usual...
Global wRVUs and “Personally Performed Services”: Around the World in 80 Days
When 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 the...
False Claims Act Settlements for 2025 (FCA)
False 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 settlem...
Isolated Transaction Exception under the Stark Law: “All by Myself”
There 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 ...
Part 2: Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA), Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together: A Discussion with Bart Daniel, Partner, Nelson Mullins
Beware 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 throu...
Part 1: Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA), Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together: A Discussion with Bart Daniel, Partner, Nelson Mullins
Cybersecurity 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 Dani...
What Are Not Ownership Interests under the Stark Law: The Devil Is in the Details
There 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 excepti...
Loans Are Ownership Interests under the Stark Law: When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do
Understanding 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 defin...
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
Artificial 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 He...
Part 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Fair Market Value (FMV) under Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS): A Discussion with Chris David, Managing Partner, HealthValue Group
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can save a lot of time, but you need to use it wisely. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks the intersection of AI, Fair Market Value (FMV), the Stark Law, and the Anti-Kickback Statute...
FQHCs, AKS, Stark Law, and “Pulling Together”
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serve a medically underserved population. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks FQHCs, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the Stark Law. Hear whether the Stark Law applies to FQHCs, the w...
Expert Witness Selection, Preparing, and Utilization: A Discussion with White Collar Crime Attorney Sean McKenna
Preparing expert witnesses for their testimony is an arduous process. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into expert witness selection, preparing, and utilization with White Collar Crime Attorney Sean McKenna. Hear how to select ...
Part 3: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Law & Compliance: A Discussion with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles
Actively use Artificial Intelligence (AI). In Part 3 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks AI in healthcare law & compliance with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles. Hear why the implementation of AI...
Part 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Law & Compliance: A Discussion with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles
Being unbiased & fair is critical in the healthcare space. In Part 2 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare law & compliance with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Da...
Part 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Law & Compliance: A Discussion with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles
Healthcare laws weren’t designed with artificial intelligence (AI) in mind. In Part 1 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks AI in healthcare law & compliance with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles. ...
Compliance Program Effectiveness: The 8th Element of an Effective Compliance Program
Evaluating the effectiveness of a compliance program is a very important step. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade describes what a compliance effectiveness review is all about. Hear what the 8th element of an effective compliance progr...