Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Ep 70: The Story of CRNAs & an Antitrust Victory with Tafford & Lori Oltz - Part 2
This is the conclusion to the story about Tafford Oltz, CRNA, and his antitrust victory in the late-80s, which came to our attention during a previous podcast. Find out the details to the depositions, how a few of the anesthesiologists were caught lying, and how a couple became expert witnesses. Plus, we’ll find out how it all ended and how much time and money went into the case.
Get part one here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-67-the-story-of-crnas-an-antitrust-victory-with-tafford-lori-oltz-part-1/2348/
Read more about this episode and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2391
Today's show rundown:
2:04 – Pre-trial settlements and the summary judgement
3:08 – Taff and Lori had a lot going on at this time.
4:19 – After the first depositions, Taff got a surprise call.
6:03 – Demands came to fire them.
7:22 – The remaining three anesthesiologists were each deposed but conspired to not tell the whole truth.
8:11 – In the meantime, St. Peter’s Chief of Staff received a subpoena with instructions.
9:15 – Taff tells the story of the last two anesthesiologists and how depositions went down.
10:20 – First settlement was offered but rejected by the Oltzs.
10:41 – Let’s shift to post-trial rulings.
14:42 – How long did it take to close this case and the costs associated?
16:02 – The court ordered a settlement conference and required all 24 hospital board members to attend.
16:45 – Taff details settlement money.
18:30 – Final thoughts on this experience from Taff.
21:15 – How CRNAs can use this case.
23:29 – Final thought from Lori on MDAs and CRNAs
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