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You need to make sure you’re providing accurate information. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his discussion on insights from the Community Health Network $345MM settlement with Tim Smith, Principal at TS Healthcare Consulting, and Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - Provider Arrangements at Parkview Health. This is Part 2 of a 3-part episode, originally recorded as a webinar for the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP) on January 9, 2024. Hear the key allegations, why you need to read the evaluation report thoroughly, the different specialties included in the settlement, how benchmarking plays into things, and the “Garbage In, Garbage Out” philosophy. Email Bob to get the slides and learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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A complaint is just a complaint. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses insights from the Community Health Network $345MM settlement with Tim Smith, Principal at TS Healthcare Consulting, and Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - Provider Arrangements at Parkview Health. This is Part 1 of a 3-part episode, originally recorded as a webinar for the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP) on January 9, 2024. Hear the timeline of the settlement, the unique elements of the case, Bob’s car-buying analogy, The Golden Rule, and why different firms differ on Fair Market Value (FMV). Email Bob to get the slides and learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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If you have bad news to share, you share it yourself - and own it. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses crisis communication management with Eileen Wixted, Principal at Wixted & Co. Hear why it’s all about how you respond, why it’s important to be truthful, how to build trust through communication, the different types of crises, and how to determine a communication strategy. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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You’re more powerful than you think. In Part 2 of this special interview, Captain Integrity Bob Wade continues his discussion of one of the most infamous compliance stories in recent history with Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, Founder of Beyond the Screen, and Author of “The Power of One.” Hear how your life might change once you became a whistleblower, whether it’s worth it, her advice to employees who discover unethical behavior, the pros and cons of holding a secret, and how to hold organizations accountable. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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Be ethical. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade breaks down one of the most infamous compliance stories in recent history with Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, Founder of Beyond the Screen, and Author of “The Power of One.” Hear her experiences and challenges being a whistleblower, how she lost her job but gained respect, what to do if you see something unethical, how the structure at Facebook (now Meta) worked, and what happens when you put things in writing. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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Be careful what you put in writing. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses the recent General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) issued by the OIG (Office of Inspector General) with Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - Provider Arrangements at Parkview Health. This is Part 2 of a 2-part episode, originally recorded as a webinar for the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP) on November 16, 2023. Hear the questions and issues the OIG has offered, when Fair Market Value (FMV) becomes irrelevant, why emails are evil, the manner in which remuneration is determined, and why you need to be careful with deals with family members of physicians. Email Bob to get the slides and learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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Mitigate your risk. In this special episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses the recent General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) issued by the OIG (Office of Inspector General) with Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel - Provider Arrangements at Parkview Health. This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode, originally recorded as a webinar for the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP) on November 16, 2023. Hear the history of the OIG issuing guidance, why you need to follow their guidance, how to mitigate risk, the 7 elements from the OIG, and Bob’s traffic cop analogy. Email Bob to get the slides and learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

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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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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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A chair is more than a chair. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into fixed asset valuations under the Stark Law with Mike Vetter, Partner at HMS Valuation Partners. Hear why valuations in healthcare have additional regulatory guidelines and laws to follow, the devil is in the details, using a certified appraiser with healthcare experience can help keep you compliant, the weirdest fixed assets Mike has had to value, and what The Wizard of Oz has to do with fixed asset valuations. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com