Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto

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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.

  1. 2h ago

    Weight Loss and Wellness in Aesthetic Practices, with Dr. Johnny Franco

    In this episode, Dr. Johnny Franco, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Austin Plastic Surgeon, shares the challenges practices face as they navigate the exploding demand for weight loss and wellness. Dr. Franco breaks down what it takes to integrate these services into an existing practice. Learn how quickly the space is shifting and what compliance risks come with expansion. Tune in for insights on building a compliant wellness strategy that avoids costly missteps and supports patients across their entire health journey. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:47 Banter 04:55 Guest background 07:03 Tell us about Austin Plastic Surgeon.  09:00 How is wellness impacting your practice?  11:19 How has client conversion changed as wellness becomes more popular? 12:50 How are you navigating medical weight loss services amid evolving FDA regulations?  16:20 What pitfalls come from adding wellness services?  18:35 What excites you about peptides?  22:32 What training is essential when adding wellness services?  25:59 Access+ 26:44 Legal Takeaways 28:44 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

    30 min

  2. May 27

    Operational Pitfalls of Wellness Programs, with Amy Anderson

    Many medical practices are eager to add wellness services, but few are prepared for what it takes to run them well. In this episode, Amy Anderson, Founder of ACG Practice Partners, breaks down how to successfully integrate wellness into an existing practice. Learn why practices often underestimate the operational, financial, and compliance complexity behind services like weight loss programs, and how those missteps can quietly impact profitability and performance. Tune in for practical strategies to build recurring revenue while avoiding the operational pitfalls that derail many wellness initiatives. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:50 Banter 04:40 Guest background 06:48 What is ACG Practice Partners? 07:25 What wellness trends are impacting medical practice operations? 09:38 Are surgical practices entering the wellness space? 11:40 What are the benefits of adding wellness services to a practice? 12:26 What are the most in-demand wellness treatments? 13:57 How can practices balance adding wellness services with patient demand? 15:15 What operational and financial blind spots come with adding wellness services? 19:48 What are best practices for integrating wellness into a practice? 22:23 Do medical weight loss services help or hurt surgical revenue? 24:10 What will the wellness industry look like in the next five years? 26:41 Access+ 27:23 Legal Takeaways 28:56 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

    30 min

  3. May 20

    Medical Board Risks for Wellness Practices, with Jeff Segal, MD, JD

    As wellness, longevity, and anti-aging medicine continue to grow, physicians face increasing scrutiny around marketing claims, off-label therapies, and regulatory compliance. In this episode, Jeff Segal, MD, JD —ByrdAdatto partner and founder of Medical Justice—breaks down the growing legal risks facing these emerging areas of medicine. Tune in to learn how medical boards evaluate wellness practices, the difference between FDA approval and standard of care, and where providers most commonly get into trouble. Explore what steps physicians can take to responsibly innovate without putting their medical license at risk. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:41 Banter 06:12 Guest background. 08:56 What is Medical Justice?  10:14 What are medical boards flagging in wellness clinics?  17:36 How do medical boards view unapproved drugs?  21:18 How should practices get started adding wellness services?  25:13 Access+ 25:59 Legal Takeaways 28:54 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

    30 min

  4. May 13

    Responding to the Wellness Shift in Aesthetics, with Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank

    What happens when patient demand pushes medical practices beyond their traditional scope? In this episode, Manhattan-based dermatologist and educator, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank shares the growing pressure providers face as wellness, longevity, and preventative care reshape patient expectations. From GLPs and peptides to broader lifestyle conversations, Dr. Frank shares how practices can thoughtfully expand services while navigating compliance, training, and the evolving standard of care. Tune in to learn how to evaluate new opportunities, meet patients where they are, and grow without chasing trends or compromising patient trust. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:06 Banter 04:20 Guest background  09:31 What wellness services does PFrankMD offer?  11:23 Are your patients asking for wellness services?   16:26 What should practices consider when adding wellness services? 18:51 How do you evaluate standard of care for treatments like microdosing? 21:37 What is the future of wellness in dermatology?  23:00 What role will AI play in medical practices over the next five years? 24:46 Access+ 25:35 Legal Takeaways 28:36 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

    30 min

  5. May 6

    How Technology is Transforming Aesthetics, with Dr. Grant Stevens

    Technology is transforming aesthetics, but strategy determines who wins. In this episode, plastic surgeon and industry leader Grant Stevens, MD unpacks how longevity, weight loss, peptides, and emerging technologies are rapidly outpacing surgery—and why that shift creates both opportunity and risk for aesthetic practices. As innovation moves faster than ever, the real challenge becomes deciding which services actually fit your patients, your business model, and your tolerance for financial and regulatory risk. Tune in for insights into how practices can evaluate these innovations and decide what to prioritize now to stay competitive without falling out of compliance. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:42 Banter 03:06 Guest background 04:50 What signals show wellness is a durable medical service? 09:25 How is wellness impacting the aesthetic industry? 13:50 How do you advise practices looking to add technology? 20:44 Where will longevity, wellness, and weight loss be five years from now? 25:41 Will practices will offer IV peptides or exosomes when they are FDA approved? 28:54 Access+ 29:29 Legal Takeaways 30:26 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

    31 min

  6. Apr 29

    Offering Wellness Services Through Telemedicine, with Paulina Riedler

    The future of wellness and aesthetics includes telemedicine, but states are paying close attention to how it is used. In this episode, Paulina Riedler, CEO and Co‑Founder of Spakinect, shares how practices can leverage telemedicine to deliver compliant, cost‑effective good faith exams while maintaining proper physician oversight. Tune in to learn what changes when you expand your practice across state lines, how to responsibly evaluate emerging treatments, and the compliance fundamentals needed to build scalable systems that protect patients and long‑term success. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:51 Banter 02:58 Guest Background 05:53 How is wellness reshaping telemedicine? 10:00 How does SpaKinect train its team to perform good faith exams? 17:54 What safeguards are needed to support this rapid growth in wellness? 25:07 What changes do you see in wellness over the next five years? 26:41 Access+ 27:26 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

    31 min

  7. Apr 22

    The Financial and Legal Realities of Adding Wellness Services, with Jessica Nunn

    Adding wellness services can open new revenue streams, but without the right financial and legal strategy, they can quickly impact profitability. In this episode, Jessica Nunn, Founder of Maven Financial Partners, breaks down how data, KPIs, and thoughtful financial planning help practice owners evaluate ROI, avoid costly missteps, and make strategic decisions. Tune in to learn how aligning staffing, capacity, and marketing can support long-term profitability. Understand the key compliance considerations that can arise when expanding into wellness and why your financial and legal strategies must work hand in hand. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 Banter 04:48 Guest background 09:02 How does Maven help medical spas and other medical practices? 15:25 What is Maven seeing with practices adding wellness services? 22:00 Are aesthetic practices adding more medical directors for wellness services? 22:53 What changes do you see in wellness & aesthetics over the next five years? 25:12 Access+ 25:54 Legal Takeaways 28:33 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

    30 min

  8. Apr 15

    Are Longevity Services Covered by Malpractice Insurance?, with Jason Kunz

    Does your malpractice insurance actually cover the wellness services your patients are asking for? As medical spas and wellness practices expand into medical weight loss, peptides, HRT, and other emerging longevity treatments, many assume these services are automatically included in their existing coverage. In this episode, Jason Kunz, a senior account executive at NFP and certified insurance counselor with nearly 30 years of experience, explains where gaps show up and why they are becoming more common as the industry evolves. Tune in to learn how to verify your coverage and ensure your practice stays protected as you expand services, and what the future of insurance coverage looks like as modern wellness continues to evolve. Chapters   00:00 Intro 01:03 Banter 04:00 Guest Background 06:47 What Types of Policies Do You Help Med Spas Get?  11:04 What Malpractice Coverage Challenges Exist for Medical Weight Loss? 14:42 What Coverage Should Med Spas Consider for Peptides and HRT? 17:50 What Coverage Gaps Do Medical Directors Face?  22:47 What Insurance Changes Are Coming in Wellness and Aesthetics? 25:05 Access+ 25:46 Legal Takeaways 28:29 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

    30 min
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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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    ByrdAdatto
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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