Stark Integrity Bob Wade

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

Telehealth 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 telehealth, why consent is so important, why prevention is key, the guidance on coding and billing, and what the future of telehealth will look like. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

Telehealth 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 legislation that affects telehealth, compliance risks associated with telehealth, how Christine’s love for telehealth goes back to The Jetsons, and some fun stories from the conference in Alaska. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

Make 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 Department of Justice (DOJ), Officer of Inspector General (OIG), or a qui tam relator, how to do periodic audits or reviews, who to include on emails, and how to know the waters of the negotiating pool. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com