Stark Integrity

Loans Are Ownership Interests under the Stark Law: When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do

Send a textUnderstanding 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

Part 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Fair Market Value (FMV) under Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS): A Discussion with Chris David, Managing Partner, HealthValue Group

Send a textArtificial 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 

Part 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Fair Market Value (FMV) under Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS): A Discussion with Chris David, Managing Partner, HealthValue Group

Send a textArtificial 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 

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

Send a textFederally 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 

Expert Witness Selection, Preparing, and Utilization: A Discussion with White Collar Crime Attorney Sean McKenna

Send a textPreparing 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