Almost Clinical
Welcome to Almost Clinical, the podcast where healthcare, law, and business converge in the most captivating way. Hosted by the dynamic trio from Buttaci Leardi & Werner – Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner – this show is your backstage pass to the gritty, multifaceted world of healthcare management.
Every episode brings you face-to-face with the realities of running a healthcare practice, navigating legal hurdles, and capitalizing on business opportunities.
Forget the clichés and technical jargon – Almost Clinical is all about accessible, engaging conversations that cut through the noise. Here, you’ll get straight-talking insights and no-nonsense discussions perfect for savvy healthcare leaders and business owners with hectic schedules and a thirst for industry knowledge.
What makes Almost Clinical essential listening? It’s all about melding perspectives:
~Clinical Insights: Get the scoop on the latest in medical practice, patient care innovations, and what’s really needed to enhance healthcare delivery.
~Legal Realities: Learn about the pitfalls and legal entanglements healthcare practices face, and why compliance can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield.
~Business Opportunities: Find out who’s making waves in the industry, where the money is flowing, and how to seize emerging opportunities.
Almost Clinical isn’t just about talking shop; it’s about understanding the nuances and balancing acts that keep a healthcare practice thriving. Our goal is to make you feel like part of the conversation, providing insights that go beyond headlines and Twitter threads.
Our conversations are as engaging and enlightening, featuring guests from all corners of the healthcare world. Whether dissecting a new regulation or exploring innovative business models, we aim to shed light on the issues that impact the day-to-day operations of healthcare practices.
So, whether you’re a healthcare leader, a business owner, or simply someone interested in how these fields overlap and influence each other, be sure to tune in to Almost Clinical today!
Almost Clinical
The Most Dangerous Letter a Licensed Professional Can Receive: A Guide to Not Making It Worse
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Most licensing board letters are written to sound harmless when they are, in fact, anything but. In this episode of Almost Clinical, powered by Buttaci, Leardi, & Werner, hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner break down what really happens when a professional licensing board comes knocking – and why even the most “innocuous” inquiry can spiral into something far more serious.
Drawing on decades of experience defending licensed professionals across New York and New Jersey, the conversation covers:
- Why licensing board inquiries are never just “requests for information”
- How minor complaints can quickly expand into full-scale investigations
- The real, long-term consequences of board discipline (including public records and Data Bank reporting)
- Why trying to “explain it yourself” often makes things wors
- The hidden risks in billing disputes, patient complaints, and mandatory reporting
- How early decisions — especially written responses — can shape the entire outcome
Along the way, the hosts share real-world war stories, practical guidance, and a few hard truths about how licensing boards actually operate behind the scenes.
If your livelihood depends on a professional license – or you employ people whose livelihoods do – this is a conversation worth hearing before you ever receive that letter.
Join Almost Clinical hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner as they challenge each other’s views on how to operate, invest, and succeed in healthcare’s rapidly shifting landscape, translate legalese into business sense for healthcare providers, executives, private equity professionals, and strategic stakeholders, and explore the issues shaping the business of medicine today and tomorrow.