Stark Integrity Bob Wade
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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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To Per-Click or Not to Per-Click, That Is the Question
To per-click or not to per-click? That is the question. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down all things per-click arrangements under the Stark Law. Hear why per-click arrangements are permissible under limited circumstances, how it works with lessors and lessees, what you can bundle together, the most common misconceptions about per-click arrangements, and everything from Shakespeare to Sesame Street. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
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Compensation Learnings from AAPCP Annual Conference: Discussion with Chris Fete, Partner, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
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...
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How to Identify Covert Retaliation
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...
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Marketing under the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)
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 ...
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Does the Stark Law Have a De Minimis Exception?
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
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Are wRVUs Physician Compensation's Holy Grail?
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
Customer Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed this excellent education
All of the presentations we worked on together over the years and I never got to hear you present. This is really good stuff Bob.
Captain Integrity to the rescue!
Bob is the absolute best when it comes to the Stark Law and healthcare compliance. He’s a true super hero and knows his stuff and what your organization needs to keep your integrity. So glad he’s taken his stardom to podcast form! Terrific