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Stark Integrity

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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20:40

False Claims Act Settlements for 2025 (FCA)

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail 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 exa...

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21:04

Isolated Transaction Exception under the Stark Law:...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail 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 mo...

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19:21

Part 2: Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA),...

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2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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21:45

Part 1: Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act (FCA),...

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail 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. ...

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19:16

What Are Not Ownership Interests under the Stark Law:...

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2026/03/18

Send a text 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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21:20

Loans Are Ownership Interests under the Stark Law:...

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2026/03/11

Send a text 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...

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22:36

Part 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Fair Market...

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2026/03/04

Send a text 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 a...

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21:25

Part 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Fair Market...

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2026/02/25

Send a text 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 Star...

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21:09

FQHCs, AKS, Stark Law, and “Pulling Together”

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2026/02/18

Send a text 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 CaptainInt...

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27:18

Expert Witness Selection, Preparing, and Utilization:...

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2026/02/04

Send us a text 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 CaptainIntegrit...

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17:02

Part 3: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text Actively use Artificial Intelligence (AI). In Part 3 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks AI in healthcare law & compliance with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles. Hear why the implementation of AI technology will separate the winners & losers, how to explore AI applications as a Compliance Officer, how to think of AI governance like the development of a robust compliance program, the ties between AI governance & autonomous...

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19:29

Part 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text Being unbiased & fair is critical in the healthcare space. In Part 2 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare law & compliance with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles. Hear examples of how AI can be used in compliance, the key questions to put on the table, where there’s greater risk, whether it will eventually be considered malpractice if you’re not using AI in healthcare, and how worried ...

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22:09

Part 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare...

Stark Integrity ·

2026/01/14

Send us a text Healthcare laws weren’t designed with artificial intelligence (AI) in mind. In Part 1 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks AI in healthcare law & compliance with Nelson Mullins Partners Bob Coffield & Darren Skyles. Hear where AI is already delivering real value in healthcare law & compliance today, the governance & risk management building blocks related to AI, the pros & cons of AI as it relates to existing healthcare laws, how AI compa...

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21:43

Compliance Program Effectiveness: The 8th Element of...

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2026/01/07

Send us a text Evaluating the effectiveness of a compliance program is a very important step. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade describes what a compliance effectiveness review is all about. Hear what the 8th element of an effective compliance program is, who should do the reviewing, why it’s all about culture, what Bob looks at in a review, and infamous examples where organizations failed to test effectiveness. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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25:53

How to Deliver Bad News: A Conversation with Mimi...

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2025/12/24

Send us a text Build in time for back & forth. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down how to deliver bad news with Mimi Bliss, Leadership Communications Consultant with Bliss Communications. Hear the power of the pause, how to use starter or transition phrases, why you should keep it short & simple, what to do if an executive keeps interrupting you, and the key phrases to avoid. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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Health Law and Compliance Christmas Specials 2021 - 2025

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2025/12/17

Send us a text This week’s Stark Integrity is a compilation of all the Christmas holiday specials from 2021-2025. Hear Captain Integrity Bob Wade read his original Stark Law holiday poems, “‘Twas the Night before the Subpoena,” “Rudy the Seasoned Compliance Officer,” “Jolly OIG Agent,” “The 12 Days of Compliance,” and “Captain Integrity.” Share the poems with your team and learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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22:42

2025 Christmas Episode with “Santa Baby” Parody

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2025/12/10

Send us a text It’s time for the 2025 Stark Integrity podcast Christmas Special! In this special holiday episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade reflects on 2025 and sings his latest custom Stark Law holiday carol, a “Santa Baby” parody. Hear Bob’s professional highlights from the year, the latest with his grandkids & Disney World, his accident involving a ladder, the history of “Santa Baby,” and the Stark Law holiday poem you can share with your team. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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22:19

From Probe Audit to False Claims Act Liability (FCA):...

Stark Integrity ·

2025/12/03

Send us a text Audit results could lead to False Claims Act liability (FCA). In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks through audits and potential FCA liability under the Stark Law. Hear why you should do probe audits, when you need to take corrective action, how to avoid the draconian fines & penalties under the FCA, famous cases involving the FCA, and not-so-funny examples of things that go from bad to very ugly. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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21:33

What? I Married the Stark Law?

Stark Integrity ·

2025/11/26

Send us a text Some spouses may not know their financial arrangements may implicate the Stark Law. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains the marital considerations under the Stark Law. Hear when the Stark Law is implicated, why you need to train people who are approving payments to understand who owns the companies and their ties to physicians, how to exercise due diligence as it relates to the Stark law, just how broad the Stark Law can be, and entertaining marriage movies ove...

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31:14

AI Use and Guardrails in Healthcare: A Discussion...

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2025/11/19

Send us a text You need to know what AI tools your organization is working with. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into AI use (Artificial Intelligence) and guardrails in healthcare with Natalie Ramello, VP, Chief Compliance & Audit Officer, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Hear why integrity is the launchpad for innovation, how to protect the data, why AI requires accountability, why AI can hallucinate, and an AI-inspired rendition of Captain Integrity’s 3 Punch Points. Le...

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