Podcast Episode

2618: What Dentists Overlook About Their Legal Responsibilities

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

Oct 14, 202657 min

Who’s talking

3 speakers
Evan Sampson34 min · 61%
Mark Costes21 min · 38%
Speaker 243 sec · 1%

1Transcript310 turns · 57 min

MC
Mark Costes0:00

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Speaker 22:34

[upbeat music] The Dentalpreneur Podcast. Okay, doctor, it's time to put down that handpiece. You're listening to the show dedicated to helping dentists get their lives back. It's time to decrease your stress, increase your profitability, and regain your passion. Now introducing your host, Dr. Mark Costes. [upbeat music]

MC
Mark Costes2:57

Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Mark Costes. What's up, my friends? I hope you're doing awesome out there today. All right, listen, uh, we have a repeat guest on today. We're gonna talk things, uh... talk about things, uh, in the legal realm of dentistry, uh, today. Let's welcome back to the podcast Evan Sampson. Evan is a practicing attorney and has been representing dentists and dental organizations for over a decade in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. Not only has Evan counseled dentists in an outside capacity, he's also served in-house with multiple site organizations, including the largest dental support organization in New Jersey. Given Evan's in-house counsel background, he brings a pragmatic and business-minded approach to help dentists achieve their goals. Evan,

2Episode notes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back attorney Evan Sampson to explore the legal risks behind common dental practice decisions. They discuss how AI is raising questions around recording consent, patient privacy, and responsibility for automated chart notes. Evan also highlights potential pitfalls involving insurance billing, routine copay waivers, provider credentialing, and marketing practices. 

The conversation covers the privacy concerns surrounding responses to negative online reviews and the importance of documenting employee performance before termination. Throughout the episode, Evan emphasizes clear policies, accurate records, and professional guidance as technology and practice operations evolve.

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