Lori Oltz's guest appearances

Lori Oltz

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Courtney Brown

Erin Murphy

Steve James

Jamie B

Erin Martin

Linda Stone

Patrick Downey

Joe Rodriguez

Shawna Butler

Randy Moore

Kristie Hoch

Tom Baribeault

Ernest Grant

Linda Moore

Calvin Stovall

OwlTail

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 

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: <a href="https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-67-the-story-of-crnas-an-antitrust-victory-with-tafford-lori-oltz-part-1/2348/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-67-the-story-of-crnas-an-antitrust-victory-with-tafford-lori-oltz-part-1/2348/</a> Read more about this episode and get additional resources here: <a href="https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2391" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2391</a> 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

Ep 70: The Story of CRNAs & an Antitrust Victory with Tafford & Lori Oltz - Part 2

This is the story about Tafford Oltz, CRNA, and his antitrust victory in the late-80s, which came to our attention during a previous podcast. When we heard it, we had to talk with Taff and his wife Lori - also a CRNA - to hear how it all happened. It’s a fascinating story that hinges on a manilla folder and you’ll hear all the details that led up to the trial in part one.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2348    Today's rundown:  2:30 – We think this is going to be one of the most interesting podcast we’ve done. 3:50 – Background on the Oltz vs St. Peter’s Community Hospital case. 3:47 – Tafford Oltz and his wife Lori tell us about their background. 4:54 – The couple just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 5:15 – How their employment was structured in the 70s and how the relationship with St. Peter’s began. 9:23 – Taff shares one specific patient story he still remembers. 9:56 – The medical landscape in Montana in the mid-70s. 10:31 – When the third MD arrived, he informed the vascular surgeon the use of a CRNA was medical malpractice. 11:46 – Here’s how a typical day looked for Taff with a 100-mile commute. 13:05 – What changed with his situation? 14:45 – The story turns because of a folder. Taff explains. 17:40 – Lori shares details of what was actually written in some of the letters. 19:38 – How was that working relationship after finding out about their plans? 21:52 – How the lawsuit began. 22:45 – What anti-trust litigation is and the three things you need for a case. 27:07 - Many courts aren’t familiar with anti-trust cases. There had only been one prior in Montana. 28:41 - Once they started investigating, they found St. Peter’s market power near 84%.  30:31 - The hospital produced a letter that the anesthesiologists were increasing charges by 10%. 32:58 - How do you choose legal representation for a case like this and what were the costs? 37:15 - How important were other cases at the time? 44:17 - The role Lori played during the trial. 46:07 - To be continued…

This is the story about Tafford Oltz, CRNA, and his antitrust victory in the late-80s, which came to our attention during a previous podcast. When we heard it, we had to talk with Taff and his wife Lori - also a CRNA - to hear how it all happened. It’s a fascinating story that hinges on a manilla folder and you’ll hear all the details that led up to the trial in part one. Read more and get additional resources here: <a href="https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2348" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2348</a> Today's rundown:  2:30 – We think this is going to be one of the most interesting podcast we’ve done. 3:50 – Background on the Oltz vs St. Peter’s Community Hospital case. 3:47 – Tafford Oltz and his wife Lori tell us about their background. 4:54 – The couple just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 5:15 – How their employment was structured in the 70s and how the relationship with St. Peter’s began. 9:23 – Taff shares one specific patient story he still remembers. 9:56 – The medical landscape in Montana in the mid-70s. 10:31 – When the third MD arrived, he informed the vascular surgeon the use of a CRNA was medical malpractice. 11:46 – Here’s how a typical day looked for Taff with a 100-mile commute. 13:05 – What changed with his situation? 14:45 – The story turns because of a folder. Taff explains. 17:40 – Lori shares details of what was actually written in some of the letters. 19:38 – How was that working relationship after finding out about their plans? 21:52 – How the lawsuit began. 22:45 – What anti-trust litigation is and the three things you need for a case. 27:07 - Many courts aren’t familiar with anti-trust cases. There had only been one prior in Montana. 28:41 - Once they started investigating, they found St. Peter’s market power near 84%.  30:31 - The hospital produced a letter that the anesthesiologists were increasing charges by 10%. 32:58 - How do you choose legal representation for a case like this and what were the costs? 37:15 - How important were other cases at the time? 44:17 - The role Lori played during the trial. 46:07 - To be continued…

Ep 69: The Story of CRNAs & an Antitrust Victory with Tafford & Lori Oltz - Part 1