This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guests, Preston Alexander and Sarah Covington. The three chat about Preston and Sarah’s four-step approach to helping healthcare providers establish successful and compliant practices. This method involves strategic planning, administrative setup, operations, and go-to-market strategies, crucial for avoiding common financial pitfalls like premature marketing and restrictive contracts.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Sarah and Preston met

• Their four stages for setting up a practice

• When they involve themselves

• Why their services are valuable

• Common financial mistakes

Sarah Covington: Compliance officer, adjunct faculty, state bar leader, and patient advocate passionate about advancing healthcare innovation and accessibility for underserved populations.

Social Media Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-covington-7691b555/

Preston Alexander: Tenured healthcare leader, global medical device portfolio manager, exited medical device entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and healthcare financial author focused on changing healthcare systems.

Social Media Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-alexander/

Hi! I’m Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to speak to you about a new New York law that came into place on January 1, 2025, about paid prenatal leave.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to access information regarding this new law about paid prenatal leave

• What is offered, what it covers, and what employers need to do

• When the Law Takes Effect

• Why the law is important

• Who is eligible for the leave and the notice requirement for the employee

Stephanie Rodin is the founder and principal of Rodin Legal, P.C. and has been practicing law since 2000, with a majority of that time assisting the healthcare practitioner.

Starting from a young age, Stephanie has been exposed to the medical/dental field, as her immediate family all practice within the healthcare field. As a result, she was surrounded by various medical and legal issues that routinely arose during the practice of medicine and dentistry. This provided Stephanie with the expertise that serves as the foundation of her legal practice. Rodin Legal, P.C. caters to these legal complexities and is dedicated to the growth of professional practices.

Website: https://rodinlegal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanierodin/
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This week Stephanie Rodin speaks with her guest, Richard Hittman. The two discuss the common pitfalls in lease agreements, the essential team you need for securing a healthcare practice location, and the lengthy process of setting up a practice.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How client education is handled

• What problematic clauses are found

• When to question terms and conditions

• Why a specialized team is essential

• Why a thorough lease review is crucial

• How clients should trust their instinct

Dr. Richard A. Hittman, D.M.D.

Richard A. Hittman is a seasoned expert in commercial real estate leasing and sales, with a specialized focus on medical and office spaces in Manhattan. Since 2000, Richard has been instrumental in navigating complex lease negotiations and providing strategic guidance in office layout and design for a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including general practitioners and specialists.

Prior to his real estate career, Richard was the President and Owner of a successful healthcare services company from 1992 to 2000. Under his leadership, the company expanded to eight offices across the state, employing over 325 staff members and generating revenues of $10 million. His ability to integrate comprehensive healthcare solutions with operational efficiency made a profound impact on the institutions and medical facilities he served.

Richard began his professional journey as a dentist, developing and expanding two multi-disciplinary dental practices in Connecticut from 1978 to 1992. During this time, he mastered contract negotiations with insurance companies to offer services on a set fee basis, significantly enhancing the accessibility and affordability of dental care.

Richard holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University. His extensive experience in both healthcare and real estate underscores his unique ability to understand the needs and priorities of medical professionals, making him a valued partner in their business endeavors.