Latest Stark law Podcast Episodes
Marketing under the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)
Stark Integrity - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBillions of dollars are spent on marketing in the healthcare sector each year. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains why such marketing can cause issues under the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Hear why marketing between referral sources is not illegal, you need to loo...
Does the Stark Law Have a De Minimis Exception?
Stark Integrity - April 17, 2024 03:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDoes the Stark Law have a de minimis compensation exception? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explores whether one exists. Hear what a de minimis compensation exception means, why the compensation must still be Fair Market Value (FMV) and Commercially Reasonable (CR), why you don’t ne...
Are wRVUs Physician Compensation's Holy Grail?
Stark Integrity - April 10, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsUnderstanding a wRVU (work Relative Value Unit) might feel like searching for the Holy Grail. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains what a wRVU is. Hear why you need to understand what a wRVU is, why work effort is a component, how to avoid the pitfalls with wRVUs, some of the man...
Volume or Value Conundrum
Stark Integrity - April 03, 2024 03:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe Volume or Value Restriction under the Stark Law is a conundrum. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down how to approach compensation under the Stark Law. Hear why aggregate compensation can vary, why you can use the same analysis under the safe harbors under the Anti-Kickback...
Part 2: Telehealth Compliance and Use Issues: A Discussion with Christine Hall with Stirling Global Solutions
Stark Integrity - March 27, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsTelehealth is here to stay. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his discussion on telehealth and its impact on the healthcare industry with Christine Hall, CEO and Senior Consultant at Stirling Global Solutions. Hear how to think through which encounters would benefit from tele...
Part 1: Telehealth Compliance and Use Issues: A Discussion with Christine Hall with Stirling Global Solutions
Stark Integrity - March 20, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsTelehealth should be a service that is used to diagnose and treat a patient. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks telehealth and its impact on the healthcare industry with Christine Hall, CEO and Senior Consultant at Stirling Global Solutions. Hear how telehealth works, new legislat...
Importance of Documentation in Physician Financial Arrangements
Stark Integrity - March 13, 2024 03:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMake sure documentation related to physician financial arrangements helps you, not hurts you. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade shares how this documentation can work to your advantage. Hear why training is critical, why you should look at your documentation through the eyes of the Dep...
DOJ 2023 Fiscal Year False Claims Act Settlements
Stark Integrity - March 06, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe DOJ (Department of Justice) collected $2.68 billion under the False Claims Act (FCA) in Fiscal Year 2023. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade recaps the latest interesting stats from FCA settlements. Hear why the FCA is still a very vital weapon for the government to pursue fraud, ho...
The Connection (and Disconnect) between Commercial Reasonableness and Fair Market Value
Stark Integrity - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsFair Market Value (FMV) and Commercial Reasonableness (CR) are separate concepts, but overlap. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks all things FMV vs. CR. Hear why CR is not one of value, it has 2 components, where the overlaps exist, Bob’s pie analogy, and what factors to consider....
Stark Law and Substance Abuse and Addiction
Stark Integrity - February 21, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsUnder the Stark Law, entities with medical staffs can pay for treatment and promotion of mental health. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into the tough topics of substance abuse and addiction as they relate to the Stark Law. Hear why we’re all addicted to something, the new exce...
Fair Market Value under New Stark Law Regulations: A Discussion with Tim Smith from TS Healthcare Consulting
Stark Integrity - February 14, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsCommercial Reasonableness is like a pie. Fair Market Value (FMV) is like a slice of the pie. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses the latest on FMV under the Stark Law with Tim Smith, Principal at TS Healthcare Consulting. Hear why you need to study the regs, start doing economi...
Employing Hospital-Based Specialists…Now What? A Discussion with Joe Aguilar and Natalie Bell from HMS Valuation Partners
Stark Integrity - February 07, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIf you’re able to meet in the middle, you can share the risk. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade covers employing hospital-based specialists with Joe Aguilar and Natalie Bell, Partners at HMS Valuation Partners. Hear why you need to do the math, you should consider sharing the risk, wha...
Part 3: Learnings from the Community Health Network $345MM Settlement with Tim Smith from TS Healthcare Consulting and the AAPCP
Stark Integrity - January 31, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsLook at your policies and make sure they’re up to date. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade wraps up his discussion on insights from the Community Health Network $345MM settlement with Tim Smith, Principal at TS Healthcare Consulting, and Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - ...
Part 2: Learnings from the Community Health Network $345MM Settlement with Tim Smith from TS Healthcare Consulting and the AAPCP
Stark Integrity - January 24, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsYou need to make sure you’re providing accurate information. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his discussion on insights from the Community Health Network $345MM settlement with Tim Smith, Principal at TS Healthcare Consulting, and Alex Krouse, Associate General Coun...
Part 1: Learnings from the Community Health Network $345MM Settlement with Tim Smith from TS Healthcare Consulting and the AAPCP
Stark Integrity - January 17, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA complaint is just a complaint. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses insights from the Community Health Network $345MM settlement with Tim Smith, Principal at TS Healthcare Consulting, and Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - Provider Arrangements at Parkview Health...
Crisis Communication Management in Healthcare: A Discussion with Eileen Wixted from Wixted & Co.
Stark Integrity - January 10, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIf you have bad news to share, you share it yourself - and own it. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses crisis communication management with Eileen Wixted, Principal at Wixted & Co. Hear why it’s all about how you respond, why it’s important to be truthful, how to build trust th...
Part 2: The Power of One: A Discussion with Frances Haugen, The Facebook Whistleblower
Stark Integrity - January 03, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsYou’re more powerful than you think. In Part 2 of this special interview, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his discussion of one of the most infamous compliance stories in recent history with Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, Founder of Beyond the Screen, and Author of “The Power o...
Part 1: The Power of One: A Discussion with Frances Haugen, The Facebook Whistleblower
Stark Integrity - December 27, 2023 03:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBe ethical. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down one of the most infamous compliance stories in recent history with Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, Founder of Beyond the Screen, and Author of “The Power of One.” Hear her experiences and challenges being a w...
Part 2: OIG General Compliance Program Guidance: A Discussion with Alex Krouse with Parkview Health
Stark Integrity - December 20, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBe careful what you put in writing. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses the recent General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) issued by the OIG (Office of Inspector General) with Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - Provider Arrangements at Parkview Health. This is ...
Part 1: OIG General Compliance Program Guidance: A Discussion with Alex Krouse with Parkview Health
Stark Integrity - December 13, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMitigate your risk. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses the recent General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) issued by the OIG (Office of Inspector General) with Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - Provider Arrangements at Parkview Health. This is Part 1 of a 2-pa...
Stark Law Holiday Poems: “'Twas the Night before the Subpoena,” “Rudy the Seasoned Compliance Officer,” and “Jolly OIG Agent”
Stark Integrity - December 11, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHear Captain Integrity Bob Wade read his original Stark Law holiday poems, “‘Twas the Night before the Subpoena,” “Rudy the Seasoned Compliance Officer,” and “Jolly OIG Agent.” Share the poems with your team and learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Jolly OIG Agent: 2023 Stark Integrity Holiday Poem
Stark Integrity - December 06, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThank you, listeners, for making this 100th episode of Stark Integrity happen. In this special milestone and holiday episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade reflects on 2023 and reads his latest custom Stark Law holiday poem, “Jolly OIG Agent.” Hear what Bob is grateful for in 2023, his latest thoug...
Fixed Asset Valuations: A Discussion with Mike Vetter with HMS Valuation Partners
Stark Integrity - November 29, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA chair is more than a chair. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into fixed asset valuations under the Stark Law with Mike Vetter, Partner at HMS Valuation Partners. Hear why valuations in healthcare have additional regulatory guidelines and laws to follow, the devil is in the det...
Recruitment and Physician Needs Assessment (PNA): A Discussion with Stephen Ross and Justin Chamblee from Coker Group
Stark Integrity - November 22, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThere’s going to be more and more competition in the healthcare space. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses recruitment and the Physician Needs Assessment (PNA) as it relates to the Stark Law with Coker Group VP Stephen Ross and EVP Justin Chamblee. Hear why there will be a cont...
Medical Directors: Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them
Stark Integrity - November 15, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThere are a multitude of compliance issues related to medical directors. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains why there’s a struggle, yet they’re so important. Hear why you need to evaluate the commercial reasonableness (CR) of the medical director administrative arrangement, how...
Stark Law Timing: 1 Year, 2 Years, 5 Years, and More Timing Limitations
Stark Integrity - November 08, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWhy are there timing requirements under the Stark Law? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explores the background and details of these limitations. Hear why the 1-year term is a standalone provision under the exception, when the calendar year vs. a rolling period applies, why you should...
Hospital-Based Financial Arrangements: A Discussion with Joe Aguilar with HMS Valuation Partners
Stark Integrity - November 01, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThere are a ton of considerations when it comes to hospital-based financial arrangements under the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade goes into the numbers and details with Joe Aguilar, Partner at HMS Valuation Partners. Hear why it’s important to include all aspects of reven...
Master List Requirement under the Stark Law Explained
Stark Integrity - October 25, 2023 03:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA master list reference is sometimes necessary under the Stark Law. In this episode - suggested by a Stark Integrity listener - Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains when and why that’s the case. Hear why creating a master list is just good practice, why it’s a legal requirement to cross-reference...
Stark Law Settlements under the Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (SRDP): How Long and How Much?
Stark Integrity - October 18, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWhen do you need to enter into the Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (SRDP)? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks the notable settlements and timing under the SRDP. Hear how the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) is investing greater resources to review and settle thes...
Stark Law Compliance Mash
Stark Integrity - October 11, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHear Captain Integrity Bob Wade perform his original Stark Law Halloween song, “Compliance Mash.” Share the song with your team and learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
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