

Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto
ByrdAdatto
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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Oct 4, 2023 • 5min
Season 14 Preview
In this episode, hosts Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto reflect on Season 13 of the Legal 123 with ByrdAdatto podcast. We recap your favorite “Fake or Real” myths from this season and share a sneak peek of what's to come in Season 14 starting October 11th. You will not want to miss it!Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Sep 27, 2023 • 31min
Fake or Real: A PA Has Full Practice Authority
Our last episode focused on NP full practice authority. In this episode, we take a look at PA full practice authority. We share nationwide trends for a PA’s scope of practice and how a new law is impacting the supervision requirements for PAs. We discuss supervising physician vs collaborating physician relationships, the states moving towards independent PA practice and the limitations in other states. Additionally, we examine the intricacies of ownership regulations, addressing the question of whether PAs can own medical practices. Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter.Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Sep 20, 2023 • 28min
Fake or Real: An NP Has Full Practice Authority
In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice authority. We break down an NP’s scope of practice and share how NPs have gained increased independence in different states. Tune in for the three levels of supervision of an NP, the states who utilize each level and their requirements.Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Sep 13, 2023 • 31min
Fake or Real: My Company Can Be Taxed as an LLC
In this episode, series regular Jay Reyero joins us to debunk the common misconception of being "taxed as an LLC". Tune in as we clarify the distinction between entity structure and tax classification and share the various ways an LLC can actually be taxed. Understanding how different structures affect taxes can be very useful for both your business and personal finances.Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Sep 6, 2023 • 29min
Fake or Real: If I Get Sued for Malpractice, the Patient Can Own My Practice
In this episode, we share a secondhand account of a surgeon who was forced to sell his practice to an angry patient due to a malpractice lawsuit that exceeded his insurance coverage. Tune in for the positive and negative impacts an owner’s risk tolerance can have on their business’s corporate model. We discuss the angry patients, ways physicians can protect their assets, and reveal if a patient can really own a medical practice as a result of a malpractice lawsuit.Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Aug 30, 2023 • 30min
Fake or Real: Medical Estheticians Can Be Delegated Treatments in a Med Spa
Medical spas have been breaking the mold of the traditional medical practice model. The combination of day spa and medical service has created a new industry overseen by multiple regulatory authorities. In this episode, series regular Jay Reyero joins us to share the true significance of the title "medical esthetician." We address whether medical estheticians can be delegated procedures like Botox treatments within a med spa setting. We discuss regulatory considerations, including scope of practice, supervision and delegation, and the discrepancies between the licensing requirements and the title "medical esthetician."Read our article for more on who can do what in a medical spa https://byrdadatto.com/banter/who-can-do-what-in-a-medspa/Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Aug 23, 2023 • 34min
Fake or Real: A Physician Can Own an MSO
A significant issue for the business side of health care is the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM). In earlier episodes, we explored the most common solution to CPOM – the management services organization (MSO) model. Most often, these scenarios involve non-physicians owning the MSOs. In this episode, we look into instances where physicians own the MSOs. We share various physician-owned MSO arrangements and analyze the benefits and complexities of these different models.Want to learn more? Check out ByrdAdatto’s free Management Services Organization (MSO) Field Guide eBook! https://byrdadatto.com/news/the-mso-field-guide-ebook/Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Aug 16, 2023 • 34min
Fake or Real: It is Legal to Compound Semaglutide, with Jonathan Kaplan, MD
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon and CEO of BuildMyHealth. Tune in as we unravel compounding Semaglutide – the ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Dr. Kaplan breaks down how Semaglutide works and why it is effective for weight loss. Join us for insights into Semaglutide and the opportunity compounding pharmacies have when a drug is added to the FDA shortage list.Want to learn more? Check out these article by Dr. Kaplan: 1) https://www.pacificheightsplasticsurgery.com/new-and-improved-weight-management-program/, 2) https://www.pacificheightsplasticsurgery.com/ozempic-and-wegovy-for-weight-loss-qa/ Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Aug 9, 2023 • 31min
Fake or Real: CPOM Can Affect the Business Structure of My Med Spa
In this episode, we navigate the nuanced landscape of the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM). Join us as we delve into the implications of running a medical spa in a CPOM state and the implications on both physician and non-physician ownership. We discuss common misconceptions surrounding CPOM, the states with higher risks, and a common solution to CPOM - the management services organization (MSO) model.Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Aug 2, 2023 • 32min
Fake or Real: The FTC Has Banned All Non-Compete Agreements
Non-Compete Agreements and clauses are common in Physician Employment Agreements. However, the landscape might be changing due to the recent proposal by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban all non-compete agreements. In this episode, series regular Jay Reyero joins us as we explore the current state of non-compete agreements. We discuss the implications of the FTC's proposal, especially as it relates to Physician Employment Agreements, the misconceptions surrounding non-compete enforceability, and essential factors to consider when reviewing an employment agreement.Visit our website www.byrdadatto.com to learn more and to subscribe to the ByrdAdatto newsletter. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the ByrdAdatto family. Finally, subscribe to our YouTube channel for short videos on breaking developments and interesting business and health care compliance topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdAdatto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByrdAdatto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadatto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg


