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There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding AI in health care, but waiting for clearer regulations is not a strategy practice owners can rely on. In this episode, hosts Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd explore how physicians and practice owners can navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape when the rules are still taking shape. If you are wondering where to start, the answer may lie in the regulations already governing your practice. Tune in to learn how existing health care laws can help guide AI use today, why "Shadow AI" may already be present in your practice, and how to protect patient privacy, manage employee use of AI, and reduce cybersecurity risk while embracing innovation.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Banter 06:17 Story 16:01 Access+ 16:42 Legal Takeaways 29:21 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto  Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

A single employee can create significant legal and reputational challenges for a practice. In this fan favorite episode, we revisit the story of a plastic surgery practice owner forced to navigate the fallout after a physician crossed professional boundaries with a patient. Listen in as we discuss the challenges of managing risk, making difficult employment decisions, and protecting the long-term health of the practice when the unexpected happens.  Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:40 Banter 07:03 Story 14:25 Access+ 14:59 Legal Takeaways 30:40 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Everyone is talking about the recent peptide updates, but has anything actually changed? In this episode, Partner Samuel Pondrom breaks down the latest recommendations from the FDA advisory committee involving six popular peptides (BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-C, Epitalon, and Semax). Learn why these recommendations are only one step in the regulatory process, and why state law, patient-specific prescriptions, reliable sourcing, and accurate marketing still matter. Discover how practices navigate emerging peptide services without mistaking regulatory movement for a green light.   Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:42 Banter 04:43 Story 26:09 Access+ 26:48 Legal Takeaways 30:28 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Hiring your first injector can be one of the most exciting milestones in a growing practice, but it can also be one of the riskiest. In this episode, partner Jay Reyero shares the story of a plastic surgeon whose patient demand had outgrown her capacity. As she prepared to hire her first nurse injector, she faced critical questions about compensation, employee classification, and how to protect her investment in training. Tune in to learn why bringing on a new provider requires more than an employment agreement. Explore the key legal considerations practice owners should address before hiring to help avoid problems down the road.   Chapters 00:00 Intro  00:46 Banter  07:52 Story  19:00 Access+  19:38 Legal Takeaways 30:18 Outro   Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:  Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

A physician hire meant to secure a practice owner's retirement lasted just four days. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a board-certified plastic surgeon who was eager to find a physician to eventually buy his California practice. Under pressure to retire, he rushed into an employment and succession arrangement with a physician he barely knew, relying on an “airtight” contract to protect the future of his practice. Tune in to learn why even a strong contract cannot replace proper due diligence, trust, and the right fit when planning for a physician transition. Discover strategies to help protect your interests, reduce legal risk, and create a smoother path toward a successful practice transition.   Chapters   00:00 Intro   00:37 Banter   05:20 Story   17:54 Access+   18:33 Legal Takeaways   27:13 Outro   Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:  Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Every practice owner will eventually face one of the most difficult leadership decisions: letting an employee go. Partner Grace Lee joins us as we share the story of a medical aesthetics practice owner who waited too long to address a struggling employee, leading to patient complaints and a more difficult situation. Tune in to learn why successful employee terminations begin long before the termination meeting. Discover strategies to address performance issues, build a strong documentation process, and navigate employee separations in a way that protects your practice and reduces legal risk.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Banter 04:56 Story 09:17 Access+ 09:52 Legal Takeaways 29:22 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

What happens when the physician you hired to become a future partner turns into someone you need to let go? In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a plastic surgeon who hired an associate physician with the goal of eventually making him a partner. Instead, he was forced to confront a hard reality: the physician was not producing, not fitting into the culture, and costing the practice money. Tune in to learn how tools like employment agreements, termination provisions, and separation agreements can help practices navigate physician departures. Discover strategies to reduce risk, control costs, and create a smooth transition that protects your practice, your team, and your bottom line.   Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 Banter 05:48 Story 24:08 Access+ 24:50 Legal Takeaways 29:31 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto  Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

A growing practice can outgrow its leadership structure long before anyone realizes it. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a successful neurosurgeon who built a thriving multi-state medical practice. What appeared to be a well-governed organization on paper quickly revealed deeper issues when new board members began asking questions. Tune in to learn what board members are actually responsible in a practice. Discover how fiduciary duties, active oversight, and clear leadership structures can help reduce risk and support the long-term success of the practice.   Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:38 Banter 05:24 Story 14:22 Access+ 15:03 Legal Takeaways 29:35 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

A thriving practice can unravel overnight when everything depends on one person. In this episode, partner Jay Reyero shares the story of a successful cosmetic surgeon who built a thriving aesthetics practice alongside her husband, who managed the business side. When she unexpectedly passed away, he was left trying to hold the practice together while facing strict ownership laws, no physician coverage, and no succession strategy. Tune in to learn how quickly things can fall apart without a plan, and how the right legal structure and safeguards can help maintain continuity and protect your practice’s long-term success. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 Banter 07:21 Story 18:41 Access+ 19:19 Legal Takeaways 29:00 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Cash flow issues don’t usually start with cash, they start with decisions made long before revenue comes in. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of two owners who set out to build a high-end med spa and invested heavily before validating patient demand. As revenue lagged behind expectations, they faced financial pressure that led to staffing gaps and risky compliance missteps. Tune in to learn how misaligned growth, operations, and compliance can compound under pressure, and how reactive decisions can quickly lead to compliance risks. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:43 Banter 03:48 Story 22:55 Access+ 23:34 Legal Takeaways 30:10 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of two highly respected plastic surgeons facing the same challenge: an unhappy patient demanding a refund after a procedure. While both doctors delivered strong clinical outcomes, their different responses led to very different results. Tune in to learn why your response strategy can influence legal risk, reputation, and the overall impact on your practice. Discover how to evaluate patient disputes, when resolving a complaint may be the better decision, and how a proactive approach can help protect your practice from exposure.   Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:38 Banter 04:54 Story 15:37 Access+ 16:16 Legal Takeaways 29:54 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Your practice can be growing, profitable, and still carrying risks you do not see. In this episode, Partner Jay Reyero shares the story of an aesthetic plastic surgeon whose rapid growth led to overlooked compliance gaps across staffing, supervision, and business operations. What seemed to be working well quickly came into question when new regulations forced him to examine how his practice was actually structured. Tune in to learn how hidden compliance risks—like employee classification, scope-of-practice requirements, and oversight gaps—can impact even the most successful practices, and what it takes to build a foundation for sustainable growth. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:19 Banter 07:12 Story 19:32 Access+ 20:12 Legal Takeaways 29:36 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Adding a business partner can feel like the obvious next step when your practice is growing, but what happens when growth creates challenges in how decisions get made? In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a successful physician who brought on a second doctor to help scale the business, only to run into unexpected challenges due to unclear expectations and misalignment. Tune in to learn why adding a partner is more than a legal transaction, how setting clear expectations and decision-making guidelines can help prevent conflict, and what practice owners should consider before sharing ownership.   Chapters [00:00] Intro [00:38] Banter [05:18] Story [12:46] Access+ [13:25] Legal Takeaways [30:19] Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Every business owner reaches a moment when the next step is not so obvious. Hosts Brad and Michael kick off Season 24 with the lessons they learned from building their own firm. From the early days of moving fast and saying yes to every opportunity to navigating rapid growth, they reveal the challenges and turning points that shaped their journey. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in your practice, build systems your team will actually follow, and make confident decisions when faced with the inevitable "what now?"   Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:11 Banter 04:37 Story 15:52 Access+ 16:34 Legal Takeaways 29:26 Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto   Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Adding a cash-pay service to an insurance-based practice may seem like a simple way to grow revenue, but it can introduce significant compliance risk. This fan-favorite episode explores how a cardiology practice’s weight loss program created patient confusion, operational headaches, and unexpected legal exposure. Tune in for compliance considerations to keep in mind when blending payment models. Chapters [00:00] Intro [1:12]  Banter   [06:08]  Story   [16:02]  Access+   [16:38]  Legal Takeaways   [29:05]  Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn