On the latest episode of Health Law Talk, we sit down with Dr. Ares Christakis to discuss a spotlight on his general surgery practice. We delve into Dr. Christakis’ background and educational journey to becoming a general surgeon. In addition to discussing the day-to-day responsibilities of a general surgeon, we learn about the technical advancements in general surgery from going to laparoscopic surgery all the way through robotics. In addition, we have a discussion on the future of general surgery and how robotics will play a role in invasive surgery in the near future. Come join us in learning more about Dr. Christakis and his role as a general surgeon in the New Orleans region.

Can you add (or revoke) a provider's credentials based on how many cases he or she performs? Or how profitable they are? In this episode, we discuss!

Jamie Kuo, M.D. is an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Founder of Louisiana Physicians For Patients, a Non-Profit founded to advocate for patients in Louisiana.

In today's episode, Conrad Meyer, George Mueller, and Rory Bellina discuss closing a practice & patient issues

In this episode, Conrad Meyer and Rory Bellina discuss legal issues regarding Reproductive Rights and Fertility.

On this episode, Conrad and Rory dive into the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute basics and recent changes!

What are the issues involving mental health and healthcare providers when their respective licensing boards investigate?  As a provider, what do you disclose to your board investigator? What do you disclose to the mandatory evaluation recommended by the board to their mental health professional?  In this episode of health law talk, we sit down with Normand Pizza and Conrad Meyer to discuss best practices for defending providers when dealing with board required mental health evaluations.

On the latest episode of "Health Law Talk," Conrad Meyer, George Mueller, and Rory Bellina, delve into details of healthcare business transactions in a new series we are putting out on the anatomy and best practices of a healthcare business deal.  In part 1 of the series, we focus on the initial gathering of information by all parties to the transaction along with establishing the intent of all parties via the “letter of intent”(LOI).  We welcome everyone to join us for discussion on best practices when initially starting off a healthcare business transaction and, in particular, a focus on the LOI. Listeners will know, after this episode, what is in LOI, issues that should be resolved in the LOI, what information should be gathered initially prior to the LOI, decisions that should be made and contained within the LOI, and how important is the LOI to the transaction itself. This initial part 1 of the series on healthcare business transactions kicks off a multipart series that our program intends to continue so that listeners can be educated and have a better understanding of how an appropriate, smooth-running, and successful deal is consummated.

Under the Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act, during a state of public health emergency, such as COVID-19, any healthcare provider shall not be civilly liable for causing the death or, or injury to, any person or damage to any property except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Is this statute creating unintended consequences for patients who are injured through negligence actions of a healthcare provider while being treated for medical ailments unrelated to the emergency declared by the governor for the state of Louisiana?

This podcast delves into the plaintiff, or prosecution side, point of view and delves into the "unintended consequences" of giving providers blanket immunity for general negligence in carrying out their medical obligations to their patients. Conrad Meyer, board-certified healthcare attorney, sits down with special guests Bobby Malbrough, medical malpractice plaintiff attorney, and Carey Wicker, another medical malpractice plaintiff attorney, to discuss our point of view on this topic. This episode is part of a series on point and counterpoint regarding the Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act, its constitutionality, its scope, the "unintended consequences," and how this affects the public at large.

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

On May 2, 2022, a news organization, Politico, released an unpublished draft opinion of the courts potential ruling on Dobbs versus Jackson women's health organization. In essence, the draft opinion calls for the overruling of Roe v. Wade along with the Casey case.  According to the draft opinion, the basis for overruling Roe v. Wade is to return to the states the power to self govern on the issue of abortion.  According to Justice Alito, Roe v. Wade was an exercise in "raw judicial power" that needed to be addressed in a true democracy by giving states the right to determine for themselves the legality of abortion. According to research, over 26 states already have laws in effect, the so-called "triggering laws," that should Roe v. Wade be overturned, would ban abortion. The question becomes what happens to healthcare providers who are caught in the middle should Roe v. Wade be overturned and are located in states that suddenly would ban abortion. In addition, how far do these "triggering laws" go in determining what is permissible or not. For example, do any of these laws implicate the use of the "Plan B pill" and consider the prescription of the "Plan B pill" as abortion. If so, what are the implications from a telemedicine perspective should physician located in a state where abortion is permissible prescribed a patient a Plan B pill in the state that has banned abortion? In this very timely episode, listen with healthcare attorneys Conrad Meyer and Roy Bellina as we discuss the implications of the release of this draft opinion and what effect it might have on healthcare providers.