Oberman Law Firm : Recent Episodes
Stuart Oberman
Patients can file dental board complaints for reasons which are spurious or even sinister. How do you lessen the likelihood of such complaints? As Stuart Oberman explains in this episode of Dental Law Radio, there are some basic “know your patient” and patient experience practices you can implement to lessen the livelihood of these complaints, […]
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Do you seek to avoid malpractice claims and board complaints in your dental practice? Who doesn’t, right? Informed consent is an essential ingredient of that goal. If you don’t know much about informed consent, or you wonder whether the informed consent form you’re using is adequate, then Stuart Oberman offers critical advice on this episode […]
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While industry statistics indicate about 40% of all dental practices are embezzled, Stuart Oberman believes the actual number is 60% or more, based on his work with clients and his conversations with other industry experts. So what are the most common employee embezzlement schemes, and how do you protect your practice?
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As a rule, Stuart Oberman observes, HR in the dental practices he works with is “non-existent,” and remediating those lapses and blunders can be quite costly. So what are the top ten mistakes he sees in his work, and how do those problems get fixed? Use this episode of Dental Law Radio to gauge some areas of […]
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What are some of the key provisions in effective dental associate contracts? What form of non-compete is permissible and defendable? If you’re fresh out of dental school or even a seasoned dentist working for a practice, what are some vital stipulations you should have in any contract to protect yourself in case you leave that […]
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In Stuart Oberman’s experience with clients, the biggest problem he sees with employee terminations is the absence of a plan, and more specifically, lack of documentation. In this episode of Dental Law Radio, Stuart outlines what a solid employee termination process should include to avoid the significant long-term costs caused by emotional, seat-of-the-pants actions.
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After hiring a new employee, it is crucial to follow a set of onboarding processes that involve an offer letter, a well written-employee manual, consent forms, and much more. In this Dental Law Radio episode, host Stuart J. Oberman discusses how missing steps and inadequate documents can lead to costly problems down the road.
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In a few years, Eric Morin argues, few dental practices will have less than $1 million in revenues. In this era of consolidation, what enables a practice to acquire other practices and scale effectively? In this conversation with host Stuart Oberman, Eric argues that the answer gets down to great employees, and he discusses the […]
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The hot question for dental practices seeking to hire is whether they can ask candidates about their vaccination status. The issue goes deeper than just a simple yes or no. As Stuart Oberman explains in this episode, he finds that HR is the biggest nightmare for dental practices, and that sloppy employer practices and documentation produce […]
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As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, so do the questions about handling Covid-19 policies for employees in your dental practice. Stuart Oberman discusses mandatory and non-mandatory vaccination policies, and how to handle requests for accommodations. Many people are turning to Google for Covid-19 manuals, however, it is best to seek legal help before taking […]
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There is a lot to think about when diving into Covid-19 mandates within your practice. Host of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman, discusses the ins and outs of requiring all employees to be vaccinated, how to handle employee resistance, and how to make sure you are staying within federal and state guidelines.
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Within the next few years, it’s likely that 60% to 70% of all dental practices will be owned by a DSO. That’s what some industry observers are predicting, and if that’s the case, says host Stuart Oberman, you’d better understand the elements of what’s involved in an acquisition. From the letter of intent to the […]
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Many people think that ADA guidelines only apply once an employee has been hired. However, there have been instances where employers violate ADA requirements during the interview process. It is important for employers to be aware of these guidelines and make sure they are following them before, during, and after the hiring process. In this […]
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A written anti-harassment procedure can you help tremendously in the event that you ever receive a letter from the EEOC or from an attorney representing an ex-employee alleging sexual harassment. Stuart Oberman explains why it is important to have a written anti-harassment complaint procedure, and what might happen if you do not have one drawn […]
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In the last few months, there has been a significant government crackdown on Medicaid fraud. Although your practice may not have engaged in any malicious activity, an audit can uncover poor recordkeeping which can turn into an expensive and painful experience. Stuart Oberman discusses the problem and offers some solutions in the event you are […]
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Practice owners work hard to create a great patient experience, however, negative online patient reviews can still happen. On this episode of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman weighs in on how practice owners should respond if and when this happens.
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Making sure your HR policies and procedures are updated is essential to all dental practice owners. Host of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman, offers a checklist that all dental practices should be reviewing in order to protect their practice and its employees. Some key areas of concern include having an updated employee manual that addresses […]
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Host Stuart Oberman discusses potential employee violations you might be violating without knowing. Many employers fail to include cell phone and social media use policies in their employee manuals, along with many other things. Mr. Oberman covers the basic questions employers may have, and covers potential employer violations.
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DSOs are coming under serious federal government scrutiny because some have developed a reputation of being non-compliant. Stuart Oberman offers eight compliance-related matters you must get right to scale your DSO successfully and without regulatory setbacks.
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Stuart Oberman joins Eric Morin on the Dental Wealth Podcast to discuss the fundamentals of acquisition and how to navigate associate contracts for ultimate scalability.
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Covid-19 has changed many things for dental practice owners, including altering HR practices and procedures. The issues, regulations, and consequences of non-compliance are more complicated now than ever. Host, Stuart Oberman reviews the “must have” process needed to avoid HR problems.
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On this episode of Dental Law Radio, host Stuart Oberman discusses the question of whether to classify workers as independent contractors or not. The US Department of Labor released new guidelines that clarify standards of classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, and the dos and don’ts employers must abide by.
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Host Stuart Oberman covers the basic internal procedures necessary to mitigate the risk of lawsuits in a dental practice. It starts with a carefully drafted employee handbook.
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On this edition of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman discussed problem employees who file complaints with OSHA and HIPAA, the preemptive actions a practice owner should take, how to handle the situation once a complaint has been filed, and much more.
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On the premier episode of Dental Law Radio, host Stuart Oberman surveyed various modalities of teledentistry, regulatory issues, the risks of “store and forward” or asynchronous teledentistry, and much more.
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On this episode of Dental Law Radio, host Stuart Oberman discusses current issues in OSHA compliance resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks of non-compliance for dental practice owners, and much more.
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Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm represents dental practice owners across the US and is considered the go-to attorney for dental practices. He joined host John Ray to discuss current issues and trends in the industry and introduced his new show, Dental Law Radio.
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Stuart Oberman joins Patrick O’Rourke and Josh Roland on “Dental Business Radio” to discuss dental practice valuations, the importance of knowing your numbers, and much more. Tune in!
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