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When a physician doesn’t perform 100% of the services covered by a surgical period, you may have to consider splitting out the global wRVUs. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks global wRVUs and personally performed services as they relate to the Stark Law. Hear the 3 separate categories when a service is covered by a global payment, what happens when a physician didn’t technically perform all the services for a global payment, when it’s possible the physician could be compensated above fair market value (FMV), a little bit of wRVU math, and some interesting facts about Around the World in 80 Days. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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False Claims Act settlements (FCA): they just keep getting bigger. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade details the notable False Claims Act settlements for 2025. Hear how qui tam cases continue to represent the largest source of settlements through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and False Claims Act, what it means if the government declines to intervene, why medical necessity continues to be a very large focus, a shocking settlement involving a physician, and fun examples of things that just keep getting bigger. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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There are some uses of the isolated transaction exception that are prohibited under the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into that isolated transaction exception. Hear why the isolated transaction exception has been expanded, the times when it can be used for service arrangements, how it can be used for settlement of a bona fide dispute, the nuances of the isolated transaction exception, and the history of the famous song, “All by Myself.” Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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Beware of the enemy within. In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA) with returning guest and Nelson Mullins Partner Bart Daniel. Hear how to guide outside contractors through certification, why you need to monitor & protect any vulnerabilities as they arise, how to disclose any shortcomings when discovered & be cooperative, where cybersecurity fits in the Top 3 enforcement priorities for the False Claims Act, and how to go about vulnerability testing. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA) have more in common than you think. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks cybersecurity and the False Claims Act with returning guest and Nelson Mullins Partner Bart Daniel. Hear the history of the False Claims Act, fascinating stats on whistleblowers, the impact of Trump’s executive order on cybersecurity from June 2025, the certifications needed in cybersecurity, and some delicious candy bar history. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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There are some exceptions to the broad definition of an ownership interest under the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains what are not ownership interests under the Stark Law. Hear why the definition does have exceptions, how most of the exceptions are deemed to be compensation arrangements, how to treat an unsecured loan, the 7 types of exceptions, and the original version of “The devil is in the details.” Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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Understanding the definition of an ownership interest is crucial under the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade shares why loans are ownership interests under the Stark Law. Hear why you need to know & understand all definitions under the Stark Law, why ownership interests also include loans & bonds under the Stark Law, why you should always self-report, key takeaways from a recent Stark Law settlement, and the history of the “When in Rome” proverb. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) needs a little pushback. In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his talk on the intersection of AI, Fair Market Value (FMV), the Stark Law, and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) with HealthValue Group Managing Partner Chris David. Hear why we need to be human to make AI helpful, how to protect your nonproprietary data AI can’t replicate, why survey data & valuation models are a commodity now, why AI won’t replace you as healthcare consultants, and an exercise involving a letter generated by Copilot. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) can save a lot of time, but you need to use it wisely. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks the intersection of AI, Fair Market Value (FMV), the Stark Law, and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) with HealthValue Group Managing Partner Chris David. Hear how AI is already impacting the healthcare consulting industry, notable cases involving AI, the top use cases for AI tools, how AI-generated documents are viewed under the Stark Law, and whether the government is accepting AI. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serve a medically underserved population. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks FQHCs, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the Stark Law. Hear whether the Stark Law applies to FQHCs, the wide range of financial arrangements that can happen, why it’s important to document those financial arrangements, the most important rules & provisions to follow, and the history of the “pulling together” phrase. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com 

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Preparing expert witnesses for their testimony is an arduous process. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into expert witness selection, preparing, and utilization with White Collar Crime Attorney Sean McKenna. Hear how to select the right expert witness, how to ensure the privileges are maintained, how to perform role playing during cross-examinations, the types of cases ripe for expert witnesses, and how to refute an expert witness. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com