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
210 episodes
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...
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Episode 210
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21:45
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...
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Episode 209
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19:16
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...
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Episode 208
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21:20
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...
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Episode 207
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22:36
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...
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Episode 206
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21:25
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...
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Episode 205
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21:09
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 ...
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Episode 204
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27:18
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...
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Episode 203
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17:02
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...
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Episode 202
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19:29
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. ...
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Episode 201
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22:09
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...
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Episode 200
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21:43
How to Deliver Bad News: A Conversation with Mimi Bliss, Leadership Communications Consultant with Bliss Communications
Build in time for back & forth. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down how to deliver bad news with Mimi Bliss, Leadership Communications Consultant with Bliss Communications. Hear the power of the pause, how to use starter...
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Episode 199
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25:53
Health Law and Compliance Christmas Specials 2021 - 2025
This week’s Stark Integrity is a compilation of all the Christmas holiday specials from 2021-2025. Hear Captain Integrity Bob Wade read his original Stark Law holiday poems, “‘Twas the Night before the Subpoena,” “Rudy the Seasoned Compliance O...
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Episode 198
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14:01
2025 Christmas Episode with “Santa Baby” Parody
It’s time for the 2025 Stark Integrity podcast Christmas Special! In this special holiday episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade reflects on 2025 and sings his latest custom Stark Law holiday carol, a “Santa Baby” parody. Hear Bob’s professional h...
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Episode 197
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22:42
From Probe Audit to False Claims Act Liability (FCA): How Did We Get Here?
Audit results could lead to False Claims Act liability (FCA). In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks through audits and potential FCA liability under the Stark Law. Hear why you should do probe audits, when you need to take correctiv...
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Episode 196
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22:19
What? I Married the Stark Law?
Some spouses may not know their financial arrangements may implicate the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains the marital considerations under the Stark Law. Hear when the Stark Law is implicated, why you need to trai...
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Episode 195
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21:33
AI Use and Guardrails in Healthcare: A Discussion with Natalie Ramello, VP, Chief Compliance & Audit Officer, UT Southwestern Medical Center
You need to know what AI tools your organization is working with. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into AI use (Artificial Intelligence) and guardrails in healthcare with Natalie Ramello, VP, Chief Compliance & Audit Office...
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Episode 194
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31:14
“Personally Performed” Services and Autonomous Vehicles
Could “personally performed” services be compared to a self-driving vehicle? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks the parallels under the Stark Law. Hear why “personally performed” is frequently quoted in the Stark Law and Stark La...
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Episode 193
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21:38
TPE (Targeted Probe and Educate) Audits: A Conversation with Kay Hashagen, Senior Consultant with LW Consulting
TPE (Targeted Probe and Educate) audits look benign, but could be scary. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explores TPE audits with Kay Hashagen, Senior Consultant with LW Consulting. Hear how to know if you’re an outlier, the importa...
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Episode 192
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25:45
Compliance Advisory Support and Why It Brings Value: A Conversation with Sheila Limmroth, Executive Consultant and Compliance Officer at Pinnacle Healthcare
Interviews are key for risk assessment. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into the value of compliance advisory support with Sheila Limmroth, Executive Consultant and Compliance Officer at Pinnacle Healthcare. Hear why advisory ...
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Episode 191
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29:41
Captain Integrity and the Curse of Stark Hallow and Halloween Costumes through the Years
Boo! In this special Halloween episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade shares his original poem “Captain Integrity and the Curse of Stark Hallow” and a trip down Halloween costume history. Hear the most popular Halloween costumes from 1950-2005, th...
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Episode 190
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19:03
Transparency, Action, and The 2025 Open Payments Report: A Discussion with Aaron Narva, CEO of Conflixis
For every dollar of open payments money that goes into a hospital staff, there’s $7 of increase in spend on average to those firms. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks transparency & action as they relate to The 2025 Ope...
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Episode 189
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36:10
Part 3: Non-Monetary Compensation and Medical Staff Incidental Benefits: A Discussion with the American Association of Physician Liaisons (AAPL)
If you’re going to give a gift to one physician, give it to all your physicians. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade rebroadcasts Part 3 of his webinar from September 5, 2025 with the American Association of Physician Liaisons (AAPL). H...
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Episode 188
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22:13
Part 2: Non-Monetary Compensation and Medical Staff Incidental Benefits: A Discussion with the American Association of Physician Liaisons (AAPL)
Doctors believe the medical staff funds are owned by them. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade rebroadcasts Part 2 of his webinar from September 5, 2025 with the American Association of Physician Liaisons (AAPL). Hear the benefits you c...
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Episode 187
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23:00
Part 1: Non-Monetary Compensation and Medical Staff Incidental Benefits: A Discussion with the American Association of Physician Liaisons (AAPL)
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade rebroadcasts Part 1 of his webinar from September 5, 2025 with the American Association of Physician Liaisons (AAPL). Hear the basics of the S...
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Episode 186
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21:56