Concierge medical practice vs. retail medicine clinic: which one competes more successfully?

In the showdown at the commercial coral between concierge medical practices and retail medicine, which one will trump? With these two behemoths taking such a chunk out of traditional medical [...]

Dental licensing board’s monopoly power challenged by U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case of North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC is, in some ways, a watershed in terms of judicial resistance to monopolization of health care practices by a licensing board.

Does your concierge medicine advertising create legal jeopardy and liability?

Advertising and marketing are two areas that concierge medicine practices frequently neglect when assessing liability risk. But legal jeopardy can arise from advertising and marketing claims on [...]

Herbal Supplements Investigated for Misbranding and Adulteration

New York's Attorney General initiated the investigation against major retailers of herbal supplements, based on DNA testing of plant materials suggesting contaminants, and mislabeling; was the [...]

How can you organize a Massachusetts medical spa or integrative care center legally without fee-splitting?

Unlike California, which provides clear guidance regarding legal and enforcement hot buttons for medical spas and integrative care clinics, Massachusetts law requires more digging.

Daily Journal Publishes “FDA’s General Wellness Guidance is Welcome News”

The Daily Journal published FDA’s General Wellness Guidance is Welcome News by healthcare and FDA lawyer Michael H. Cohen. The article (Cohen.P.0129) goes through FDA's general wellness guidance [...]

9 Keys to Managing Risk of FTC enforcement (especially with anti-aging and weight loss claims)

If you market your healthcare products, FTC enforcement can stop your sales in their tracks. All it takes is a search - yes, good old keywords - and you're in line for significant penalties for [...]