Stark Integrity
Bob Wade
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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Hear 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
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Welcome to Stark Integrity: What Is the Stark Law?
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10/05/21 • 22 min
Does your healthcare organization have an effective compliance program? Captain Integrity is here to save the day. Welcome to Stark Integrity: The Stark Law and Compliance Podcast. In this pilot episode, you’ll meet host Bob Wade (aka Captain Integrity) and learn what the Stark Law is, the history of the Stark Law, and when it applies. As with every episode, you’ll come away with the 3 Captain Integrity Punch Points. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
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Jolly OIG Agent: 2023 Stark Integrity Holiday Poem
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12/06/23 • 13 min
Thank 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 thoughts on the Stark Law, the history of a certain controversial holiday poem, what to expect next from Stark Integrity, and the Stark Law holiday poem you can share with your team. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
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12/18/24 • 24 min
Many episodes of Stark Integrity have been focused on healthcare providers. This one is for patients. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into The Big Lie in My Healthcare Bill: Why I Don’t Owe What My Insurer Fails to Pay with Author Frank Lobb. Hear how Frank became interested in the healthcare billing issue, how healthcare billing works, why the healthcare industry & insurance are so out of control, what to do if your insurer denies paying for your healthcare, and the details of the contracts. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
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Stark Law Compliance Mash
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10/11/23 • 3 min
Hear 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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04/09/25 • 27 min
In Fiscal Year 2024, the federal government collected $2.9 billion in False Claims Act settlements (FCA). In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains what happened. Hear how the qui tam bar is still active, why Stark Law and Fair Market Value issues (FMV) are still very big issues for compliance, how the Department of Justice (DOJ) gives you credit for cooperation & self-reporting, a deep dive into the numbers from 2024, and some fun facts about the settlements. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Back to the Future with Chevron Deference: A Discussion with Phillip Mullinnix, Partner at Nelson Mullins
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08/28/24 • 16 min
Let’s go Back to the Future. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade “time travels” to all things Chevron deference with Phillip Mullinnix, Partner at Nelson Mullins. Hear why prior court rulings are up for grabs, where to expect more litigation, where to expect lengthy legislation, the history of the Chevron case, and some Back to the Future movie trivia. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Fair Market Value, Commercial Reasonableness, and Remuneration: Does FMV Cover All Sins?
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07/12/23 • 22 min
There is a legal storm brewing over the definition of remuneration. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down all the factors under the Stark Law. Hear why it needs to meet a safe harbor, it needs to meet Fair Market Value (FMV) and Commercial Reasonableness (CR), why you shouldn’t make the connection between the financial arrangement and the inducement for referrals, notable cases to discuss, and how the transfer of value plays into things. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
11/03/21 • 22 min
Where do you start when documenting Fair Market Value under the Stark Law? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade details everything from the starting point to key considerations. Hear why benchmark data makes a practical starting point, how to see if there’s alignment between productivity and total cash compensation, determine if there are subjective factors to support the total compensation, the 10 Percent Rule, and Hail Mary Defense. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
Percentage Arrangements under the Stark Law
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06/05/24 • 21 min
Are percentage-based compensation arrangements permitted under the Stark Law? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explores the answer. Hear the circumstances where percentage-based compensation arrangements are permissible, why they’re prohibited when it comes to office space or equipment rentals, the difference between percentages and percentage points, the most common exceptions where percentage-based compensation arrangements are used, and a poem read by Captain Integrity himself. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does Stark Integrity have?
Stark Integrity currently has 170 episodes available.
What topics does Stark Integrity cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Podcasts, Business and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Stark Integrity?
The episode title 'Stark Law Holiday Poems: “'Twas the Night before the Subpoena,” “Rudy the Seasoned Compliance Officer,” and “Jolly OIG Agent”' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Stark Integrity?
The average episode length on Stark Integrity is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Stark Integrity released?
Episodes of Stark Integrity are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Stark Integrity?
The first episode of Stark Integrity was released on Oct 5, 2021.
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