The “friendly physician.” Boy, is that’s a term of art or, perhaps better said, of artifice.

“I Thought They Loved Me!” Is No Defense For the Spurned and Burned “Friendly Physician”

Your business exists and interfaces on multiple planes and, therefore, the far smarter approach is to explore and adopt protection on each.

Will Your Business Walk Back in in the Morning?

Some models were once useful, but no longer are. How’s the “reliant on Medicare”, or even the “reliant on commercial payors”, model working out for you?

The Prevailing Healthcare Business Model is Upside Down

$500 Million in Alleged Phony Charges and the Dangers of Medical Directorship

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the aftermath of Hurricane Erin and The U.S. and Ukraine Presidents meet.

08/23/25 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the latest on the Russia/Ukraine conflict and European leaders meet with President Trump before his summit with Russian President Putin.

08/16/25 The Rowan Report

In our latest podcast, Dr. Schmidt talks with Mitch Gardiner, DMD, FAGD, focused on dental malpractice and the role of expert witnesses in civil court cases, with discussions about the qualifications and objectivity required of dental experts. The conversation covered key elements needed to prove negligence in dental cases, including standards of care and proper documentation of patient interactions and treatment plans. Dr. Gardiner provided advice for young dentists on maintaining high standards of care through continuous education and proper record-keeping.

Dr. Gardiner is a full-time general dentist practicing in a multi-specialty office. A 1977 graduate of The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Gardiner served for three years as a dental officer in the Navy. He is a clinical instructor on the teaching faculty of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in the Department of Restorative Dentistry-Fixed Prosthodontics.  He has over 25 years of experience in reviewing dental malpractice cases as an expert witness. Dr. Gardiner lectures and presents programs on issues of dental malpractice throughout the United States.  He holds fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists.


Expert Insights: Malpractice, Negligence, and Standards of Care with Dr. Mitch Gardiner

What would happen to your income and your family if you couldn’t work tomorrow? In this episode, we sit down with insurance expert Brian Leet, who brings decades of experience from both the insurance carrier and client side. He shares powerful stories from his career, including moments when clients discovered too late that they were unprotected. Brian breaks down the critical importance of disability insurance, especially for physicians and other professionals whose income is essential to their financial plans.

Key Considerations For Disability Insurance Timing & Coverage Types w. Brian Leet

What happens when healthcare policy, physician incentives, and emerging medical procedures collide? In this episode, Dr. Jay Grider, an interventional pain physician and healthcare strategist, unpacks the complexities of modern healthcare, from reimbursement systems and hospital reinvestment to the impact of anesthesia shortages on patient care. Listen in as Dr. Grider shares strategies for incentivizing physicians to spend the necessary time on complex cases and offers insight into the evolving landscape of regenerative medicine.

Creating A Sustainable Approach To Serving Medicaid Patients w. Dr. Jay Grider

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on The Trump Administration will wait until states ask for help regarding crime and Russia's latest deadly attack on Ukraine.

08/30/25 The Rowan Report

Troi Barnes '17 currently serves as the director of media relations at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the nation's premier legal organization. Also, she Is a part of the Rowan University Black Alumni Network.

A new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold highlights her time at Rowan University and what the Glassboro means to her family - including why it has a special meaning to her parents. Also, Barnes describes her time and influences at Rowan University while earning a degree in public relations. 

Lastly, Barnes discussed how internships helped shape her career and how they led to her current career path that includes battling for democracy.

“I Thought They Loved Me!” Is No Defense For the Spurned and Burned “Friendly Physician”

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