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Crises happen all the time. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks next generation root cause analysis with James Rose, Managing Director of SunHawk Consulting. Hear why you should never let a good crisis go to waste, follow up on big near-misses, look at root cause analysis from multiple angles, the background behind root cause analysis, and the biggest mistakes in Six Sigma analysis. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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What was the Correlation Theory under the Stark Law? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains what it was and how it differs from the Volume or Value Varying Standard and Volume or Value Determination Standard. Hear why the Correlation Theory is dead, when it can still be a valid theory, what to focus on when it comes to Volume or Value, what happened in the Bookwalter case, and some of the most common conspiracy theories and math theories. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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Compensating Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) or thought leaders is a little different than regular physician compensation. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade walks you through how to evaluate KOL compensation. Hear why not every physician is a KOL, why you need to look at the services requested to be performed, how everything boils down to an hourly rate, the importance of the market, and Captain Integrity’s hobby of bird-watching. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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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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To per-click or not to per-click? That is the question. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down all things per-click arrangements under the Stark Law. Hear why per-click arrangements are permissible under limited circumstances, how it works with lessors and lessees, what you can bundle together, the most common misconceptions about per-click arrangements, and everything from Shakespeare to Sesame Street. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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It’s an evolving industry. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down compensation learnings from the AAPCP (American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals) Annual Conference with Chris Fete, Partner at Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting (PHC). Hear why the growth and involvement of AAPCP is important for the industry, why the AAPCP credential is a good thing, how to stay on top of trends, what to think of AI in the healthcare space, and some fun perks of this year’s conference in Nashville. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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How do you identify covert retaliation? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade reveals 8 categories of covert retaliation as they relate to the Stark Law. Hear the 2 broad categories of retaliation, how the anti-retaliation provisions under the False Claims Act (FCA) are separate causes of action an individual can bring against entity and individuals, why covert retaliation is the most challenging form of retaliation to identify, the origins of retaliation, and how it differs when it comes to government employees. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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Billions of dollars are spent on marketing in the healthcare sector each year. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains why such marketing can cause issues under the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Hear why marketing between referral sources is not illegal, you need to look at the development and placement of the advertisement, Fair Market Value (FMV) is king, the typical amount different medical specialties spend each month on marketing, and the different types of ads you can run. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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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

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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