Stark Integrity Bob Wade

It’s an evolving industry. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down compensation learnings from the AAPCP (American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals) Annual Conference with Chris Fete, Partner at Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting (PHC). Hear why the growth and involvement of AAPCP is important for the industry, why the AAPCP credential is a good thing, how to stay on top of trends, what to think of AI in the healthcare space, and some fun perks of this year’s con...

How do you identify covert retaliation? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade reveals 8 categories of covert retaliation as they relate to the Stark Law. Hear the 2 broad categories of retaliation, how the anti-retaliation provisions under the False Claims Act (FCA) are separate causes of action an individual can bring against entity and individuals, why covert retaliation is the most challenging form of retaliation to identify, the origins of retaliation, and how it differs when it com...

Billions 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 look at the development and placement of the advertisement, Fair Market Value (FMV) is king, the typical amount different medical specialties spend each month on marketing, and the different types of ads ...

Does 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 need to have a written agreement after the fact, examples from the world of the Stark Law, and a brief history lesson on exceptions. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

Understanding 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 many acronyms in the healthcare industry, and a classic Monty Python story. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

The 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 Statute (AKS), why you should keep your compensation determination process separate, how volume and value are determined, and when to use volume or value. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com