How to Open a Med Spa in Alaska
Who can own a medical spa business in Alaska?
Alaska requires all shareholders of an entity providing medical services to be licensed medical providers.
Does Alaska prohibit the corporate practice of medicine?
Not directly, but practically. Alaska requires all shareholders of an entity providing medical services be licensed medical providers.
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May nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Alaska practice independently?
In Alaska, nurse practitioners have full practice authority; physician assistants, on the other hand, must work under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
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What medical spa services are considered the practice of medicine in Alaska?
Alaska has a Medical Spa Services Working Group that considers and determines whether certain procedures fall into the practice of medicine; for example, intravenous hydration, Botox, and fillers.
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Do Alaska medical spas have to meet certain training requirements?
No. Alaska does not require you to have special training to operate a medical spa, provided that any services furnished are delivered by an appropriate licensee, such as a physician, a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant.
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Does Alaska have advertising rules related to medical spas?
Yes. Any business providing medical services in Alaska must ensure that all advertising and marketing materials are devoid of misleading or false claims.
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