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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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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

May 27, 2026Episode 930 min

Operational Pitfalls of Wellness Programs, with Amy Anderson

Many medical practices are eager to add wellness services, but few are prepared for what it takes to run them well. In this episode, Amy Anderson, Founder of ACG Practice Partners, breaks down how to successfully integrate wellness into an existing practice. Learn why practices often underestimate the operational, financial, and compliance complexity behind services like weight loss programs, and how those missteps can quietly impact profitability and performance. Tune in for practical strategies to build recurring revenue while avoiding the operational pitfalls that derail many wellness initiatives.Chapters00:00 Intro00:50 Banter04:40 Guest background06:48 What is ACG Practice Partners?07:25 What wellness trends are impacting medical practice operations?09:38 Are surgical practices entering the wellness space?11:40 What are the benefits of adding wellness services to a practice?12:26 What are the most in-demand wellness treatments?13:57 How can practices balance adding wellness services with patient demand?15:15 What operational and financial blind spots come with adding wellness services?19:48 What are best practices for integrating wellness into a practice?22:23 Do medical weight loss services help or hurt surgical revenue?24:10 What will the wellness industry look like in the next five years?26:41 Access+27:23 Legal Takeaways28:56 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

May 20, 2026Episode 830 min

Medical Board Risks for Wellness Practices, with Jeff Segal, MD, JD

As wellness, longevity, and anti-aging medicine continue to grow, physicians face increasing scrutiny around marketing claims, off-label therapies, and regulatory compliance. In this episode, Jeff Segal, MD, JD —ByrdAdatto partner and founder of Medical Justice—breaks down the growing legal risks facing these emerging areas of medicine. Tune in to learn how medical boards evaluate wellness practices, the difference between FDA approval and standard of care, and where providers most commonly get into trouble. Explore what steps physicians can take to responsibly innovate without putting their medical license at risk.Chapters00:00 Intro00:41 Banter06:12 Guest background.08:56 What is Medical Justice? 10:14 What are medical boards flagging in wellness clinics? 17:36 How do medical boards view unapproved drugs? 21:18 How should practices get started adding wellness services? 25:13 Access+25:59 Legal Takeaways28:54 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

May 13, 2026Episode 729 min

Responding to the Wellness Shift in Aesthetics, with Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank

What happens when patient demand pushes medical practices beyond their traditional scope? In this episode, Manhattan-based dermatologist and educator, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank shares the growing pressure providers face as wellness, longevity, and preventative care reshape patient expectations. From GLPs and peptides to broader lifestyle conversations, Dr. Frank shares how practices can thoughtfully expand services while navigating compliance, training, and the evolving standard of care. Tune in to learn how to evaluate new opportunities, meet patients where they are, and grow without chasing trends or compromising patient trust.Chapters00:00 Intro01:06 Banter04:20 Guest background 09:31 What wellness services does PFrankMD offer? 11:23 Are your patients asking for wellness services? 16:26 What should practices consider when adding wellness services?18:51 How do you evaluate standard of care for treatments like microdosing?21:37 What is the future of wellness in dermatology? 23:00 What role will AI play in medical practices over the next five years?24:46 Access+25:35 Legal Takeaways28:36 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

May 6, 2026Episode 631 min

How Technology is Transforming Aesthetics, with Dr. Grant Stevens

Technology is transforming aesthetics, but strategy determines who wins. In this episode, plastic surgeon and industry leader Grant Stevens, MD unpacks how longevity, weight loss, peptides, and emerging technologies are rapidly outpacing surgery—and why that shift creates both opportunity and risk for aesthetic practices. As innovation moves faster than ever, the real challenge becomes deciding which services actually fit your patients, your business model, and your tolerance for financial and regulatory risk. Tune in for insights into how practices can evaluate these innovations and decide what to prioritize now to stay competitive without falling out of compliance.Chapters00:00 Intro00:42 Banter03:06 Guest background04:50 What signals show wellness is a durable medical service?09:25 How is wellness impacting the aesthetic industry? 13:50 How do you advise practices looking to add technology? 20:44 Where will longevity, wellness, and weight loss be five years from now? 25:41 Will practices will offer IV peptides or exosomes when they are FDA approved?28:54 Access+29:29 Legal Takeaways30:26 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:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

April 29, 2026Episode 530 min

Offering Wellness Services Through Telemedicine, with Paulina Riedler

The future of wellness and aesthetics includes telemedicine, but states are paying close attention to how it is used. In this episode, Paulina Riedler, CEO and Co‑Founder of Spakinect, shares how practices can leverage telemedicine to deliver compliant, cost‑effective good faith exams while maintaining proper physician oversight. Tune in to learn what changes when you expand your practice across state lines, how to responsibly evaluate emerging treatments, and the compliance fundamentals needed to build scalable systems that protect patients and long‑term success.Chapters00:00 Intro00:51 Banter02:58 Guest Background05:53 How is wellness reshaping telemedicine?10:00 How does SpaKinect train its team to perform good faith exams?17:54 What safeguards are needed to support this rapid growth in wellness?25:07 What changes do you see in wellness over the next five years?26:41 Access+27:26 Legal Takeaways29:31 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

April 22, 2026Episode 429 min

The Financial and Legal Realities of Adding Wellness Services, with Jessica Nunn

Adding wellness services can open new revenue streams, but without the right financial and legal strategy, they can quickly impact profitability. In this episode, Jessica Nunn, Founder of Maven Financial Partners, breaks down how data, KPIs, and thoughtful financial planning help practice owners evaluate ROI, avoid costly missteps, and make strategic decisions. Tune in to learn how aligning staffing, capacity, and marketing can support long-term profitability. Understand the key compliance considerations that can arise when expanding into wellness and why your financial and legal strategies must work hand in hand.Chapters00:00 Intro00:45 Banter04:48 Guest background09:02 How does Maven help medical spas and other medical practices?15:25 What is Maven seeing with practices adding wellness services?22:00 Are aesthetic practices adding more medical directors for wellness services?22:53 What changes do you see in wellness & aesthetics over the next five years?25:12 Access+25:54 Legal Takeaways28:33 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

April 15, 2026Episode 329 min

Are Longevity Services Covered by Malpractice Insurance?, with Jason Kunz

Does your malpractice insurance actually cover the wellness services your patients are asking for? As medical spas and wellness practices expand into medical weight loss, peptides, HRT, and other emerging longevity treatments, many assume these services are automatically included in their existing coverage. In this episode, Jason Kunz, a senior account executive at NFP and certified insurance counselor with nearly 30 years of experience, explains where gaps show up and why they are becoming more common as the industry evolves. Tune in to learn how to verify your coverage and ensure your practice stays protected as you expand services, and what the future of insurance coverage looks like as modern wellness continues to evolve.Chapters 00:00 Intro01:03 Banter04:00 Guest Background06:47 What Types of Policies Do You Help Med Spas Get? 11:04 What Malpractice Coverage Challenges Exist for Medical Weight Loss?14:42 What Coverage Should Med Spas Consider for Peptides and HRT?17:50 What Coverage Gaps Do Medical Directors Face? 22:47 What Insurance Changes Are Coming in Wellness and Aesthetics?25:05 Access+25:46 Legal Takeaways28:29 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

April 8, 2026Episode 230 min

Wellness Meets M&A: How Longevity Practices Are Valued with Ben Hernandez

As more practices expand into wellness, the question is no longer whether to enter the space, it is how to do it strategically. In this episode, Ben Hernandez, founder and CEO of Skytale Group, breaks down how wellness, longevity, and functional medicine have evolved from emerging trends into serious, investor-backed medical platforms. Tune in to learn what’s driving valuations, from recurring revenue and memberships to compliance risk and service mix, and what founders should be thinking about now to build long-term enterprise value as the wellness market continues to mature.Chapters00:00 Intro00:56 Banter04:28 Guest background05:40 What signals show wellness is a durable medical service?09:40 How do wellness services affect valuation?12:50 How does changing medical weight loss pricing affect valuation? 17:40 How are valuations impacted for clinics that are partially cash and commercial?20:05 How can investors evaluate recurring revenue?22:07 How can practices prepare to add a wellness service line?24:44 How can practices maximize enterprise value? 27:21 Access+28:01 Legal Takeaways29:50 Outro Watch 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