2024 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings-Game Changer Session: Risky Business

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The session titled "Risky Business: Keep Your Legal Briefs On" featured presentations and a panel discussion aimed at addressing various challenges and risks facing team physicians in collegiate and professional sports today. Eric McCarty from the University of Colorado highlighted major changes in college athletics, such as the transfer portal and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals allowing athletes to get paid. These changes bring new complexities like increased transfers, mental health issues, and external pressures that team physicians have to navigate.<br /><br />McCarty emphasized several principles for protecting both the athletes and physicians, including maintaining medical ethics, skilled communication, diligent documentation, and understanding the legal aspects of NIL. He discussed the need for team physicians to be vigilant in their risk management, ensuring patient-centered care and maintaining independence in medical judgment.<br /><br />Chris Amad from Columbia University provided an in-depth look at the risks associated with treating professional athletes, such as contractual pressures and heightened scrutiny. He shared personal anecdotes to illustrate the challenges and emphasized the importance of asset protection, clear communication, and legal documentation.<br /><br />The panel, including other esteemed sports medicine professionals, shared best practices and personal experiences. Key takeaways include the importance of communication, the need for collective bargaining, and the development of clear protocols to manage the evolving landscape of sports medicine effectively. The discussion underscored the commitment to protecting athletes' health while navigating the increasing legal liabilities in the field.

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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

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Speaker Stephen F. Brockmeier, MD

Speaker Riley J. Williams III, MD

Speaker Eric C. McCarty, MD

Speaker Chris Ahmad, MD

Speaker E. Lyle Cain, MD

Speaker Christopher C. Kaeding, MD

Speaker Robin V. West, MD

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Stephen F. Brockmeier, MD

Riley J. Williams III, MD

Eric C. McCarty, MD

Chris Ahmad, MD

E. Lyle Cain, MD

Christopher C. Kaeding, MD

Robin V. West, MD

team physicians

college athletics

NIL deals

mental health

risk management

medical ethics

asset protection

legal documentation

sports medicine