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An archive of all posts categorized under “Stark Law” in the Ludi blog.

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Conquering the Challenges of wRVU Calculations: Our 10-Point Checklist

Compliance in Healthcare, Fair Market Value, Healthcare Automation, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Stark Law, Technology Automation, wRVU /

With healthcare regulations shifting and compensation models evolving, understanding and accurately calculating work relative value units (wRVUs) is no longer optional, but essential. Healthcare organizations are facing mounting pressure and heightened compliance risks, making the stakes higher than ever. In a recent webinar we hosted, I explored these challenges in-depth, breaking down key risks and […]

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Streamlining Provider Compensation During M&A: 3 Key Focus Areas

Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Automation, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Spend, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, Technology Automation /

In the fast-evolving healthcare industry, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are hotter than ever, with annual deal volume remaining 70% higher than the pre-COVID trendline. Hospitals are joining forces to expand services, improve efficiencies, and stay competitive. Yet, one of the biggest challenges in any healthcare M&A is managing the processes behind provider compensation. When organizations

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Provider Compensation Playbook: 5 Strategies for Success

Fair Market Value, Healthcare Automation, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Spend, Physician Time Log Process, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, Technology Automation, wRVU /

As the VP of Provider Compensation at Ludi, I had the privilege of hosting a webinar recently featuring two outstanding industry experts—Allison Pullins from ECG Management Consultants and our client Kimberly Frye from MyMichigan Health. Together, we unpacked key strategies for managing provider compensation in 2025, spotlighting trends, challenges, and actionable solutions for healthcare organizations

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Mastering Provider Compensation: Pathways to Financial Success

Compliance in Healthcare, Healthcare Automation, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Spend, Physician Time Log Process, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, Technology Automation, wRVU /

In today’s healthcare landscape, managing provider compensation is more than just setting pay rates; it’s about aligning financial strategies with regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. In a recent HFMA webinar I hosted with our clients Scott Steiner (CEO) and Jonathan McGuire (Chief Compliance Officer) of Phoebe Putney Health System, we discussed trends and strategies for

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Navigating Compliance Risk in Physician Compensation: 3 Takeaways from Recent Cases

AI, Compliance in Healthcare, Fair Market Value, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Time Log Process, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, wRVU /

Navigating Compliance Risk in Physician Compensation: 3 Takeaways from Recent Cases An uptick in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments this past year serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of maintaining accurate compensation practices in healthcare. Share As healthcare organizations navigate the complexities of physician compensation, it is essential to adhere

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5 Misconceptions About Physician Payment Automation

Compliance in Healthcare, Healthcare Automation, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Stark Law, Technology Automation /

Automation can be a boon to your hospital’s administration, as well as a major time saver. We all want technology to help us do our jobs better and faster. Yet, there are some misconceptions when it comes to automation, and, in particular, physician payment automation. At Ludi, we have found that the implementation process is

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New OIG Compliance Program Guidance: 4 Key Takeaways and the Impact on Hospital-Physician Relationships

Compliance in Healthcare, Healthcare Automation, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Stark Law, Technology Automation /

On November 6, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) overhauled its General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) after many years. This long-awaited resource is already making a big splash in the health care compliance community. There are two ways to think about the GCPG. On one hand, it represents a comprehensive reference guide for health

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5 Key Steps to Successfully Managing a Physician On-Call Strategy 

Compliance in Healthcare, Healthcare Automation, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Stark Law, Uncategorized /

Managing on-call physicians poses challenges for hospitals. Staffing certain specialties 100% of the time is not necessary, which is why on-call services are essential. In addition, hospitals negotiate separate payment terms for on-call physicians. All of this makes managing on-call complex and time-consuming, increasing administrative burden on hospital teams. Here are 5 key steps to

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The Power of Hospital-Physician Co-Management Agreements – It’s All About the Alignment

Physician Alignment, Physician Relationships, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law /

Both physicians and hospital administrators want to deliver quality patient care, yet often run into obstacles outside of their control. Frequently it seems they are on opposite teams. What if these groups could come together and tackle problems head on, providing higher patient satisfaction, efficiencies and better outcomes for both physicians and hospitals?  One way

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Does Crime Pay? 3 Implications for Physician-Hospital Arrangements from the OIG Semiannual Report

Compliance in Healthcare, Stark Law /

If you’re like me and track email updates from the Office of Inspector General – better known as the OIG – then you probably know about the weekly financial settlements many health care organizations face. But now that the new year is upon us, what can we expect from the OIG in 2019 – specifically,

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Physicians in the Spotlight: 3 Predictions for Hospitals in 2019

Compliance in Healthcare, Stark Law /

It’s that time of year for reflections: what we’ve learned in 2018 and how to pay this knowledge forward as we navigate what could be another challenging time for American hospitals and health systems in 2019. In fact, a recent industry report from Fitch showed “declining operating margins across the hospitals rating spectrum.” Said another

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Orange is Not Your Color: Recent Uptick of Stark Law Violations

Compliance in Healthcare, Fair Market Value, Medical Directorships, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law /

I worked for a large non-for-profit system “papering” physician employment, loans, and other physician alignment strategies. I regarded compliance as a necessary evil. It’s actually smart to conduct your organization’s business within in the bounds of federal regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) hasn’t taken 2018 off and when they hit an organization, the fine

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