Nurse practitioners (NPs), also referred to as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in some states, are seeing changes to the scope of their practice. Some of these changes grant full practice authority, which removes the need for nurse practitioners to...
Before a med spa prescribes any medical treatments, an initial appointment with a licensed healthcare practitioner is legally required to establish a formal relationship. In the industry, we call this the “Good Faith Exam.” But how do you make sure your Good...
Chaya Rosenbaum is a third-year law student at St. John’s University School of Law in Queens, NY. Drawing from her past experience in insurance claims, human resources, and healthcare volunteering, she has developed a focus on healthcare law throughout her legal...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a new bill that allows nurse practitioners (NPs) to practice independently, no longer requiring supervision by a physician. Now 25 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 2 U.S. territories have awarded full practice...
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...
