News & Blog
Read below for some new legal developments and some things to think about if you’re part of a new business.
A New Breast Implant Is Coming To The US Market: Will Motiva Breast Implants Create A New Chapter in Plastic Surgery?
The breast implant market is poised to welcome significant innovation with the anticipated U.S. launch of Motiva Implants®, which has already captured considerable market share internationally. This blog post will explore Motiva’s journey toward FDA approval and its...
Counterfeit Botox: What Consumers and Practitioners Should Know
The rising issue of counterfeit Botox has become a significant public health concern across several states in the U.S., leading to serious health repercussions and legal ramifications for those involved in the administration of these unverified and illegal products....
Legal Considerations For Women’s Health Businesses
Starting a Women's health business involves navigating various legal considerations to further compliance and protect the business and its clients. In this blog, we will discuss some key legal considerations for starting a women’s health business. Regulatory...
Breaking News: FTC Passes Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) passed a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, marking a significant shift in labor policy in the United States. This groundbreaking development has far-reaching implications for employers and employees...
Avoiding Board Investigations: The Importance of Good Faith Examinations
What Are Good Faith Exams and Why Are They Needed Good Faith Examinations (“GFEs”) are comprehensive evaluations conducted by specific healthcare providers to ensure that any proposed aesthetic treatments are in the best interest of the patient. In most states, GFEs...
Five Things to Know When Starting a Texas Medical Spa: Part 2, Delegation and Supervision
The medical spa business in the United States has experienced exponential growth in the past few years, and Texas is no exception. Technological innovations in the treatments provided at med spas have increased patient satisfaction by reducing recovery times and...
How to Start an IV Hydration Clinic in Texas
In recent years, IV Hydration Clinics have gained popularity and are now popping up in shopping plazas. Especially in Texas, where everything is always bigger, IV Hydration Clinics are the latest craze and certainly here to stay. These clinics offer an array of...
How Much Does It Cost To Open A Med Spa?
So you have decided to open a medical spa but are unsure what the costs are or if you can afford them. Starting a business from scratch can be expensive. On average, the one-time costs for starting up your medical spa or IV hydration business are around $25,000. This...
Practice Expansion Bill for Physician Assistants in New York
New York Governor Hochul is proposing that the State change supervision requirements to make this executive order permanent. In particular, the proposal establishes conditions under which a physician assistant can practice without the supervision of a physician. If...
What Type of Insurance Does My Med Spa Need?
Risk management is a crucial requirement in protecting your med spa business investment. Acquiring insurance is one of the most important ways to protect yourself and your business. Operating without it can open you to greater financial liability from lawsuits filed...
California Sick Leave Regulations – 2024 Update
Whether you are an employer or an employee, knowing the current rules on required benefits is always important. Since the new year brings new changes, it is best practice to check in on changes to these regulations. As of December 2023, California has updated its paid...
What Amount of Sick Leave Are New York Employees Entitled To In 2024?
New York established the right of employees to paid sick leave within the state in 2020. Any business with 5 or more employees or over $1 million in net income must provide their employees with paid sick leave. Businesses with $1 million dollars or less in net income...
Flow of Funds in MSOs: Why Do Payments Have to Go To The Physician Practice?
As healthcare attorneys, our job is to deftly guide you through the intertwining web of state and federal healthcare laws to help you run a compliant healthcare practice or business. Many of these laws are vague on their face. Courts and regulators’ conflicting and...
Five Things to Know When Starting a Texas Medical Spa: Part One
The medical spa business in the United States has experienced exponential growth in the past few years, and Texas is no exception. Technological innovations in the treatments provided at med spas have increased patient satisfaction by reducing recovery times and...
Defending Nurses’ Rights: The New Era of Aggressive Nursing Board Investigations
The trend of increasing nursing board investigations is evident at the national and state levels, particularly between 2019 and 2023. Notably, there has been a surge in disciplinary actions against nurses during this period. What's particularly concerning is that the...
Nursing Board Investigations: The Legal Process
For registered nurses and nurse practitioners, dealing with the state's Board of Nursing is a familiar part of professional life. From the NCLEX exam to obtaining and renewing licenses, the bureaucratic aspects can be burdensome. However, when under investigation by...
Medical Spa Entrepreneurial Journeys – From Vision to Multiple 7 Figures
Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey in the medical aesthetic field is not just a test of professional skills but a profound exploration of one’s mindset. As a consulting firm working closely with medical professionals and entrepreneurs, we see firsthand the...
How to Make Your Website Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The last several years have seen an increase in ADA enforcement regarding website functionality. In 2022, more than 8,694 accessibility lawsuits were filed. You risk lawsuits and hefty fines if your website fails to meet ADA standards. First-time violations, for...
Trademarking: Why It’s Important for Your Business
What is a Trademark? A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination that identifies your goods or services. Customers use trademarks to recognize a company in the marketplace and distinguish it from its competitors. The word “trademark” can refer...
IV Hydration Update: New Arizona Advisory Opinion Requires Good Faith Exams For IV Hydration
In the constantly changing landscape of the law surrounding medical spa and aesthetics businesses, it's extremely important to stay current on state regulations and advisory opinions from state regulatory boards. A new Advisory Opinion from the Arizona Board of...
Profitable Holiday Season!
by Dori Soukup Are you ready to make this holiday season your best one ever? You know the old saying, “people don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan?” Get busy now and launch all your medical spa’s holiday plans so you can maximize your profits. Implement the following...