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Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto

Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto

Hosted by ByrdAdatto

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309

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Aug 2026

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EN

About the show

ByrdAdatto is a national business and healthcare law firm with offices in Dallas and Chicago. Founding Partners Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd meet a lot of interesting people and learn their stories. Running a business can be overwhelming, especially trying to keep up with all of the rules and regulations. A seemingly simple business decision can completely destroy your business based on layers of regulations and other unknown factors. This podcast is dedicated to helping you simplify these complicated issues and to illustrate practical solutions to obstacles through the power and wisdom of real client stories.

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August 5, 2026Episode 630 min

My Practice Founder Died…What Now?

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.Chapters00:00 Intro00:45 Banter07:21 Story18:41 Access+19:19 Legal Takeaways29:00 OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

July 29, 2026Episode 531 min

My Practice Has Cash Flow Issues...What Now?

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.Chapters00:00 Intro00:43 Banter03:48 Story22:55 Access+23:34 Legal Takeaways30:10 OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

July 22, 2026Episode 430 min

I Received a Patient Complaint…What Now?

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.  Chapters00:00 Intro00:38 Banter04:54 Story15:37 Access+16:16 Legal Takeaways29:54 OutroWatch 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 FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

July 15, 2026Episode 330 min

My Practice Is Growing...What Now?

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.Chapters00:00 Intro01:19 Banter07:12 Story19:32 Access+20:12 Legal Takeaways29:36 OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

July 8, 2026Episode 231 min

I Am Adding a Business Partner…What Now?

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] OutroWatch 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:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

July 1, 2026Episode 130 min

I Am Opening a Practice…What Now?

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?"  Chapters00:00 Intro01:11 Banter04:37 Story15:52 Access+16:34 Legal Takeaways29:26 OutroWatch 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:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

June 24, 2026Episode 1329 min

Fan Favorite: Unintended Consequences of Adding a Weight Loss Service Line

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]  OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

June 17, 2026Episode 1231 min

Fan Favorite: Can Medical Practices Offer Stem Cells or Exosomes with Jordan Plews, PhD

The buzz around stem cells and exosomes continues to grow, but so do the legal and regulatory questions. In this fan favorite episode, Dr. Jordan Plews shares what medical practices should understand about these products, including FDA concerns, off-label risks, and why compliance matters just as much as innovation.Chapters[00:00] Intro[01:06]  Banter  [04:56]  Guest background[09:40]  What are stem cells and exosomes?[11:00] What is the use risk for live cells and a stem cells?  [13:00] Is there a product out there similar to stem cells?  [15:30] Can a medical practice offer stem cells or exosomes?[18:44] What are the risks of offering stem cells and exosomes?[20:08] What are patient and provider risks of stem cells and exosomes?[22:00] How are medical practices using stem cells and exosomes?[23:00] How would you advise practices looking to offer stem cells and exosomes?[26:51] Access+[27:26]  Legal Takeaways  [30:26]  OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

June 10, 2026Episode 1131 min

Integrating Wellness Into Traditional Medicine, with Dr. Matti Palo

As patients increasingly seek more personalized and preventative health care, practices are rethinking traditional care models. In this episode, Dr. Matti Palo, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and entrepreneur, shares how he integrates wellness, direct care concepts, and emerging therapies into his practice while navigating the complexities of balancing cash-pay services with insurance-based care. Tune in to learn what it takes to build a modern health care practice that aligns innovation with patient expectations and regulatory realities, and how a disciplined, patient-centered approach can position practice owners for the future.  Chapters00:00 Intro00:50 Banter04:36 Guest background07:24 Talk about your path from physicist to board-certified orthopedic surgeon. 09:10 Tell us about your practice.10:36 Why are you moving from traditional orthopedics into wellness?15:56 Do you have a mix of cash pay and insurance?18:57 How should providers talk about wellness with the current risks and FDA uncertainty?26:04 How will wellness impact orthopedics within the next 5-10 years?29:10 Access+29:45 Legal Takeaways30:22 OutroWatch 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:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

June 3, 2026Episode 1029 min

Weight Loss and Wellness in Aesthetic Practices, with Dr. Johnny Franco

In this episode, Dr. Johnny Franco, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Austin Plastic Surgeon, shares the challenges practices face as they navigate the exploding demand for weight loss and wellness. Dr. Franco breaks down what it takes to integrate these services into an existing practice. Learn how quickly the space is shifting and what compliance risks come with expansion. Tune in for insights on building a compliant wellness strategy that avoids costly missteps and supports patients across their entire health journey.Chapters00:00 Intro00:47 Banter04:55 Guest background07:03 Tell us about Austin Plastic Surgeon. 09:00 How is wellness impacting your practice? 11:19 How has client conversion changed as wellness becomes more popular?12:50 How are you navigating medical weight loss services amid evolving FDA regulations? 16:20 What pitfalls come from adding wellness services? 18:35 What excites you about peptides? 22:32 What training is essential when adding wellness services? 25:59 Access+26:44 Legal Takeaways28:44 OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

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