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...
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...
Medical spas are fascinating establishments that serve as a hybrid between a medical practice, a retail space, and a spa-like experience for many patients. Medical spas must comply with various federal, state, and local laws covering their operations. For instance,...
Did you know that sending an unsolicited text to a potential patient or even to an existing patient could subject you to a fine of up to $1,500 per text? The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits anyone from calling or texting you using an automated...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance that employers now have the legal right to require vaccinations for their employees. This is not a new concept, flu and other vaccines have been mandated for employees far before the pandemic,...
New York State law prohibits the Corporate Practice of Medicine (“CPOM”). CPOM is when a non-medical individual or company owns or controls a medical practice. In New York State, a non-medical company can not (1) engage in, or profit from, running a medical business...
