Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto

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

The future of wellness is moving fast, and med spa owners are feeling the pressure to keep up. In this episode, we are joined by Alex Thiersch, founder and chairman of AmSpa, and Adam Reinebach, CEO of AmSpa, to break down what practices need to know as wellness, aesthetics, and longevity become more connected than ever. With GLP‑1s, peptides, and hormone replacement therapy reshaping the industry, med spa owners are navigating shifting state laws and increasing scrutiny from regulators. Tune in to learn how to manage legal risk, stay compliant amid rapid change, and position your practice for long‑term success in an evolving wellness landscape.Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoChapters  00:00 Intro02:05 Banter05:26 Guest Background 08:24 Tell us about AmSpa and MSS.11:36 What trends are you seeing in national med spa legislation?16:00 How is wellness intersecting with aesthetics?21:18 How should med spas approach peptides and HRT? 24:17 What is the future of wellness and aesthetics?26:56 Access+27:44 Legal Takeaways 28:55 OutroStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Compliance risk can easily ignite a dumpster fire – especially when unhappy patients are involved. We are bringing back a fan-favorite episode about a physician who thought he had checked all the boxes for compliance. When a single unhappy patient triggered a medical board investigation, the situation quickly escalated into a preventable death to the practice.  Chapters00:00 Intro  00:58 Banter  03:22 Story  13:38 Access+   14:13 Legal Takeaways  29:15 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

The medical spa industry has surged into a $20+ billion market, bringing with it significant challenges around regulation and patient safety. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kate Dee, a Yale‑trained physician, breast imaging specialist, author of Med Spa Mayhem, and founder of The Medspa Board. After witnessing widespread noncompliance and risky practices across the industry, Kate set out to create a safer, more transparent standard for both patients and legitimate practices. Learn how emerging industry efforts aim to bring clarity and accountability to the aesthetic industry. Discover how legal compliance, proper medical oversight, and transparent patient education can set your practice apart and protect the future of aesthetics.  To learn more about Dr. Kate Dee, visit: https://drkatedee.com/  Chapters00:00 Intro00:45 Banter03:52 Guest background12:50 What is the Med Spa board trying to solve?17:34 How did your experiences lead to your commitment to safety?26:06 What are you optimistic about in the med spa industry?27:28 Access+28:02 Legal Takeaways29:19 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

NP independence on paper does not always match independence in practice. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of an Illinois nurse practitioner who launched her own wellness clinic after earning independent status—only to encounter obstacles she thought independence would protect her from. Tune in to learn how evolving NP autonomy, supervision rules, state scope-of-practice differences, and CPOM can create hidden challenges. Discover how the right business structure can keep your practice compliant as regulations evolve.Chapters[00:00] Intro[00:43]  Banter  [05:14]  Story  [15:04]  Access+  [15:38]  Legal Takeaways  [29:53]  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

Employee handbooks are more than just paperwork, they are a strategic tool for protecting your practice and aligning your team. In this episode, ByrdAdatto’s newest partner, Grace Lee, breaks down how to create employee handbooks that actually work for medical practices. Discover why generic templates can put you at risk and how to handle PTO, harassment and remote work policies. Tune in to protect your practice, align your team, and reduce costly employment disputes.Chapters00:00 Intro00:48 Banter04:33 Guest background 07:06 What is an employee handbook?07:52 When should a practice adopt an employee handbook?10:36 Do employee handbooks cover harassment, discrimination, and safety?12:49 What legal protection does an employee handbook offer?18:00 What risks could a practice face without an employee handbook?22:05 What are best practices for onboarding and training new hires?25:55 Access+27:08 Legal Takeaways29:24 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:WebsiteFacebookInstagram

The landscape for physician non-competes is shifting, and practices are feeling the impact. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a top Texas plastic surgeon whose thriving practice relied on strict agreements to retain talent. When new physician non-compete laws limited what employers could enforce, he faced tough choices: how to protect his practice, retain talented surgeons, and stay competitive in a changing market. Tune in to learn how recent legal changes impact non-compete enforceability, what alternative strategies can help safeguard your practice, and how to retain top talent without putting your business at risk.Chapters[00:00] Intro[00:42] Banter  [06:04] Story  [23:48] Access+  [24:23] Legal Takeaways  [30:49] 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

Loyalty programs can drive real value, but in health care, they also carry real risk. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael, joined by partner Jay Reyero, share the story of a growing multi-location med spa working to strengthen patient engagement and retention.  When the team considers adding a refer‑a‑friend program, they encounter a major obstacle: incentives can create compliance risk in health care.  Tune in to learn why referral programs raise legal concerns and how med spas can structure a compliant loyalty program. Explore low-risk ways to reward advocates and implement strategies that drive growth, compliance, and long-term success.  Chapters[00:00] Intro[00:59]  Banter  [04:52]  Story  [16:08]  Access+  [16:47]  Legal Takeaways  [29:15]  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

When patients want to record their medical consultations, where does convenience end and legal risk begin? In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a plastic surgeon caught off guard when a new patient insisted on using an AI assistant to record their consult. What starts as an awkward moment quickly raises bigger questions about consent laws, practice policies, privacy, and patient expectations. Tune in to learn how state recording laws intersect with internal practice rules, why “legal” does not always mean “allowed,” and what health care practices should consider before recordings become part of everyday care. Discover how you can protect your practice and maintain patient trust in an increasingly AI-driven world.  Chapters  00:00 Intro  00:50 Banter  05:27 Story  13:11 Access+  13:48 Legal Takeaways  30:25 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

A cautionary tale about generous workplace medical perks that turned into operational, tax, and compliance headaches. They walk through informal education loans, free injectables and surgical perks, and how paperwork failures created big costs. The conversation highlights morale fallout, scaling breakdowns, and the tangled risks when employees also become patients.