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Stark Integrity

Hosted by Bob Wade · government · EN-US

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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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What is Stark Integrity about?

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

Who hosts Stark Integrity?

Stark Integrity is hosted by Bob Wade. The show has published 236 episodes to date.

What has Stark Integrity covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Mirage of Fraud: What Kyer v. Thomas Health Teaches Us about the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the Limits of Qui Tam Litigation" (28 October 2026, 18 minutes), "The Compliance Crypt: A Halloween Survival Guide for Healthcare Leaders" (21 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "Silence: The Most Dangerous Sound in Healthcare Compliance" (14 October 2026, 25 minutes).

How often does Stark Integrity publish?

Stark Integrity publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 236 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Stark Integrity?

Booking probability for Stark Integrity is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Stark Integrity requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Stark Integrity's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Stark Integrity?

The strongest fits for Stark Integrity are Law & Legal Services and Business & Management Consulting. Stark Integrity has a government audience.

About the host

Bob Wade hosts Stark Integrity, a government podcast with 236 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #236

    The Mirage of Fraud: What Kyer v. Thomas Health Teaches Us about the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the Limits of Qui Tam Litigation

    Oct 28, 202618 min

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when something looks like fraud, but when you look at it closely enough, it’s not? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives into what happened in United States ex rel. Kyer v...

  • Episode #235

    The Compliance Crypt: A Halloween Survival Guide for Healthcare Leaders

    Oct 21, 202619 min

    Send us Fan Mail This Halloween Special will serve as a survival guide for healthcare leaders. In this special Halloween episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade shares his original poem, “The Compliance Officer and the Four...

  • Episode #234

    Silence: The Most Dangerous Sound in Healthcare Compliance

    Oct 14, 202625 min

    Send us Fan Mail Silence. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains why that is the most dangerous sound in healthcare compliance. Hear why silence is data, how non-retaliation is a compliance control...

  • Episode #233

    False Claims Act (FCA) with an International Spin: A Discussion with Christina Lehm, Partner, Nelson Mullins

    Oct 7, 202621 min

    Send us Fan Mail Prevention really helps avoid much bigger problems down the road. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explores the False Claims Act (FCA) with an international spin with Nelson Mullins Partner...

  • Episode #232

    New Chapter but Same Compass: Wade Health Law

    Oct 1, 202620 min

    Send us Fan Mail A new chapter: Wade Health Law. But, the same compass. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade introduces his new law firm, Wade Health Law. Hear why he’s starting his own law firm, 4 stories that...

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  • Episode #231

    2027 MPFS Proposed Rule: Why the Real Story Isn’t the Conversion Factor

    Sep 23, 202619 min

    Send us Fan Mail We’re not talking about conversion factors as they relate to the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and proposed rules. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade focuses primarily on how the...

  • Episode #230

    The Misunderstood Commercial Reasonableness Test Explained and Fire Stations

    Sep 16, 202622 min

    Send us Fan Mail There are 3 primary tests under the Stark Law: Fair Market Value (FMV), the Volume or Value standard, and Commercial Reasonableness (CR). In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade dives deep into the...

  • Episode #229

    Is CMS Proposing That Physicians Cannot Perform a Procedure on Same Day as E&M Encounter in 2027?

    Sep 2, 202620 min

    Send us Fan Mail In the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is proposing modifications for procedures and E&M services (Evaluation & Management) performed on the same day. In this...

  • Episode #228

    Implementing & Monitoring AI Responsibly: A Discussion with Arvita Tripati, Founder & Principal at Vahana Labs

    Aug 26, 202623 min

    Send us Fan Mail Having someone who is accountable is essential for AI governance. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses implementing & monitoring AI responsibly as it relates to the Stark Law with...

  • Episode #226

    Private Equity Meets the Stark Law: Navigating Physician Transactions, MSOs, Referral Risks…and Insects

    Aug 5, 202622 min

    Send us Fan Mail Why are private equity, physician groups, and the Stark Law like insects heading to a bug zapper? In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains why. Hear why ownership changes do not eliminate...

  • Episode #225

    Stark Integrity Podcast: Is It a Podcast? Is It a Blog? Is it Both?

    Jul 29, 202614 min

    Send us Fan Mail You can now experience Stark Integrity in 2 ways: the podcast AND the blogs. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade introduces the Stark Integrity Podcast Blogs, where you can enjoy each episode as...

  • Episode #224

    Retraction

    Jul 27, 20261 min

    Send us Fan Mail In a recent episode of Stark Integrity, Captain Integrity Bob Wade made an incorrect statement regarding Erlanger Health and a Stark Law case. In this brief update, he sets the record straight. Learn...

  • Episode #224

    The Cost of Referrals: Erlanger’s $21M Stark Law Settlement

    Jul 15, 202624 min

    Send us Fan Mail In Chattanooga, trains are famous for staying on the tracks. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explores whether Compliance stayed on the tracks in the Erlanger case. Hear why you need to...

  • Episode #223

    Using AI in Physician Contracting & Payment: A Discussion with Scott Lowry, Founder of StarkWatch

    Jul 8, 202626 min

    Send us Fan Mail Lean in wherever you have quick wins. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks using AI in physician contracting & payment as they relate to the Stark Law with Scott Lowry, Founder of...

  • Episode #222

    Part 3: Informed Consent, Decision-Making Capacity, and Surrogates: A Discussion with Attorney Rachel Rose

    Jul 1, 202621 min

    Send us Fan Mail Training goes a long way when it comes to informed consent. In Part 3 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks informed consent, decision-making capacity, and surrogates as they relate...

  • Episode #220

    Part 1: Informed Consent, Decision-Making Capacity, and Surrogates: A Discussion with Attorney Rachel Rose

    Jun 17, 202623 min

    Send us Fan Mail The patent’s right to autonomy is one of the core principles of the patient-provider relationship. In Part 1 of this 3-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade talks informed consent, decision-making...

  • Episode #219

    Part 2: Holistic Audits: Synchronizing Professional & Facility Reviews: A Discussion with Kelly Loya & Bruce Truitt, Pinnacle Enterprise

    Jun 10, 202624 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>You should be able to duct tape your mouth & hands and give your documentation to the payer, and they should still be able to generally understand what happened. In Part 2 of this 2-part...

  • Episode #218

    Part 1: Holistic Audits: Synchronizing Professional & Facility Reviews: A Discussion with Kelly Loya & Bruce Truitt, Pinnacle Enterprise

    Jun 3, 202629 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>You can’t audit the whole ocean. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade discusses holistic audits and synchronizing professional & facility reviews under the Stark Law...

  • Episode #217

    Effective Compliance Programs Return 2x-5x Return on Investment (ROI)

    May 27, 202621 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>There is indeed a return on investment (ROI) for an effective compliance program. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade quantifies that ROI as it relates to the Stark Law. Hear why the...

  • Episode #216

    Anti-Kickback Compliance and Stark Exceptions: “I’ll Get You My Pretty and Your Little Dog Too”

    May 20, 202620 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>When analyzing a physician financial arrangement under the Stark Law, you also need to analyze it under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade explains why...

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