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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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August 26, 2026Episode 930 min

I Want to Fire an Employee...What Now?, with Grace Lee

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

August 19, 2026Episode 830 min

The Physician I Hired Is Not Working Out…What Now?

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

August 12, 2026Episode 730 min

I Am a New Board Member…What Now?

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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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] 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

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?" 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

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] 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