Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto

Plastic surgeon Grant Stevens, MD knows firsthand what it means to adapt in response to obstacles both professionally and personally. In 2019 in particular, while serving as the President of the Aesthetic Society, Dr. Stevens experienced highs and lows that make 2020 seem tame. In this episode, Dr. Stevens shares stories of times he has had to shift creatively throughout his career. Tune in as we share key takeaways from Dr. Steven’s experiences and how you can apply these when developing your exit strategy. You can listen to Dr. Steven’s Podcast, Technology of Beauty, at https://technologyofbeauty.libsyn.com/.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/ByrdAdattoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadattoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Michael and Brad are joined by friends, clients and board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Paco Canales and Dr. Heather Canales. Paco and Heather share their inspiring story of perseverance and growth through obstacles they have been faced with. Paco and Heather’s story is a perfect example of our theme this season, “Thinking Outside the Box.” Tune in as they share ways they have learned to adapt, and the importance of communication and community in difficult times. 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

Jeff Segal, MD, JD never imagined he would leave neurosurgery to become a serial entrepreneur much less an attorney. However, an event in Jeff’s life shifted his plans. Using his experience in business and medicine, Jeff formed Medical Justice and eMerit and is dedicated to helping doctors prevent and address patient conflicts. Listen to this episode for Jeff’s compelling story, and as we discuss the impact patients can have on a medical practice and how best to respond to disgruntled patients. To learn more about eMerit visit https://emerit.biz/. To learn more about Medical Justice visit https://medicaljustice.com/. 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/ByrdAdattoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdadattolaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byrdadattoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VSOw0W5lrrj4iIl1HxTbg

Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto is a passion project that seamlessly mixes host and partners of ByrdAdatto Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto’s innate banter with legal expertise. In this episode, Michael and Brad reflect on season one and share what is to come for season two starting October 7th.

In the upside down world of tech startups, every company aims to be a unicorn. In this episode, partner Jim Stanford joins Michael and Brad to share the story of a wannabe-unicorn tech startup who sought to change the world of telemedicine. Unfortunately this group was stuck in the fundraising merry-go-round, raising capital only to quickly burn through it. Listen to this episode as we share key takeaways for startups seeking to raise money while minimizing risks and potential lawsuits.

Employees are an integral part of a business and it is no surprise employment disputes can often get emotional. In this episode, partner Renee Coover joins Michael and Brad to share practices an employer can have in place to protect their business from a disgruntled employee. Tune in as they unfold the story of an employment dispute that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Health care is heavily regulated by state and federal laws with each having its own set of rules on how to be compliant. These laws do not prevent physicians from having legitimate business arrangements, but the form must equal the substance. In this episode, we discuss why when it comes to health care details matter and can keep you out of a jail cell and orange jumpsuit. Listen to this episode as we talk through health care compliance, and clients pushing boundaries by attempting to pay for referrals.

In this episode of Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto, Partners Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto share the story of Dr. Famous and Dr. Young Gun, two physicians who came to an agreement and sealed the deal with a handshake. Unfortunately for everyone involved, their deal went from bad to worse. Listen to this episode as Michael and Brad expose the downsides and risk associated with not having a deal in writing.

ByrdAdatto friend and client Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank joins us for this very special episode of the Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto. Dr. Frank is a renowned celebrity cosmetic dermatologist. In this episode, Dr. Frank shares what it was like battling COVID-19 for almost two weeks and how he used his platforms to document his recovery and educate others on the virus. Dr. Frank also shares how he prepared for reopening his aesthetics practice in the midst of the pandemic in one of the strictest cities - NYC. You can learn more about Dr. Frank by visiting https://pfrankmd.com/.

In this episode, we share our first client story. Dr. Bear, a well-known orthopedic surgeon, wanted to use STEM cells to alleviate pain without surgery. Dr. Bear partnered with a physician this physician's team. What started as an innovative idea by Dr. Bear ended as an investigation by the medical board for what others did without Dr. Bears knowledge. Listen to this episode as we break down where this arrangement went wrong, and things for physicians to consider when partnering with non-physicians.