Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto

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How Is AI Regulated in Health Care? Sep 30, 2026

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There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding AI in health care, but waiting for clearer regulations is not a strategy practice owners can rely on. In this episode, hosts Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd explore how physicians and practice owners can navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape when the rules are still taking shape. If you are wondering where to start, the answer may lie in the regulations already governing your practice. Tune in to learn how existing health care laws can help guide AI use today, why "Shadow AI" may already be present in your practice, and how to protect patient privacy, manage employee use of AI, and reduce cybersecurity risk while embracing innovation.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Banter
06:17 Story
16:01 Access+
16:42 Legal Takeaways
29:21 Outro
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Fan Favorite: When Your Employee Sleeps With a Patient Sep 23, 2026

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A single employee can create significant legal and reputational challenges for a practice. In this fan favorite episode, we revisit the story of a plastic surgery practice owner forced to navigate the fallout after a physician crossed professional boundaries with a patient. Listen in as we discuss the challenges of managing risk, making difficult employment decisions, and protecting the long-term health of the practice when the unexpected happens.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:40 Banter
07:03 Story
14:25 Access+
14:59 Legal Takeaways
30:40 Outro
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Peptide Regulations Are Changing…What Now?, with Sam Pondrom Sep 16, 2026

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Everyone is talking about the recent peptide updates, but has anything actually changed? In this episode, Partner Samuel Pondrom breaks down the latest recommendations from the FDA advisory committee involving six popular peptides (BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-C, Epitalon, and Semax). Learn why these recommendations are only one step in the regulatory process, and why state law, patient-specific prescriptions, reliable sourcing, and accurate marketing still matter. Discover how practices navigate emerging peptide services without mistaking regulatory movement for a green light.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:42 Banter
04:43 Story
26:09 Access+
26:48 Legal Takeaways
30:28 Outro
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I Am Hiring My First Injector...What Now? Sep 09, 2026

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Hiring your first injector can be one of the most exciting milestones in a growing practice, but it can also be one of the riskiest. In this episode, partner Jay Reyero shares the story of a plastic surgeon whose patient demand had outgrown her capacity. As she prepared to hire her first nurse injector, she faced critical questions about compensation, employee classification, and how to protect her investment in training. Tune in to learn why bringing on a new provider requires more than an employment agreement. Explore the key legal considerations practice owners should address before hiring to help avoid problems down the road.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:46 Banter
07:52 Story
19:00 Access+
19:38 Legal Takeaways
30:18 Outro
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I Am Hiring a Physician...What Now? Sep 02, 2026

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A physician hire meant to secure a practice owner's retirement lasted just four days. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a board-certified plastic surgeon who was eager to find a physician to eventually buy his California practice. Under pressure to retire, he rushed into an employment and succession arrangement with a physician he barely knew, relying on an “airtight” contract to protect the future of his practice. Tune in to learn why even a strong contract cannot replace proper due diligence, trust, and the right fit when planning for a physician transition. Discover strategies to help protect your interests, reduce legal risk, and create a smoother path toward a successful practice transition.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 Banter
05:20 Story
17:54 Access+
18:33 Legal Takeaways
27:13 Outro
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I Want to Fire an Employee...What Now?, with Grace Lee Aug 26, 2026

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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
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The Physician I Hired Is Not Working Out…What Now? Aug 19, 2026

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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
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I Am a New Board Member…What Now? Aug 12, 2026

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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
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My Practice Founder Died…What Now? Aug 05, 2026

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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
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My Practice Has Cash Flow Issues...What Now? Jul 29, 2026

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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
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