US HHS and HIPAA’s New Rule for Reproductive Health Care Disclosures

At the direction of the Biden-Harris administration, the US HHS issued a Final Rule prohibiting the disclosure or protected reproductive healthcare information unless an exception applies.

Can the Federal Trade Commission File Complaints Against Businesses That Target Consumer Locations Without the Consent of the Consumer?

The Federal Trade Commission is beginning to require that marketing companies understand that the collection, use, and sale of consumer location information requires the consent of the consumer

FDA Guidance on Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements

Pharmaceutical companies and advertisers should consult FDA’s CNN rule when designing television and radio ads for direct-to-consumer drug advertisements

MSO Ownership issues for Medical Spas

Healthcare providers and non-healthcare providers who wish to operate a medical spa need to understand the laws in their state that determine who can own a medical spa and who can manage a medical spa.

Using the terms “Organic,” Healthy,” and “Natural” on Food Labeling

The FDA and Congress are reviewing proposals and legislation to regulate the use of the term “natural” and to address food labeling concerns in addition to the current Nutrition Label requirements.

Common Healthcare Compliance Mistakes

The first and most serious mistake medical companies, medical practices, doctors, nurses, and others make is – failing to make an appointment with an experienced healthcare lawyer – to discuss [...]

Patient Notification Requirements When Medical Practices Merge or are Acquired

Physicians and medical practices who merge their practices, sell, or acquire a medical practice need to notify their clients about the transaction so they can make informed decisions about their [...]

Weight Loss Drugs and FDA Compliance

The manufacturers of weight loss drugs and the doctors who prescribe weight loss drugs need to understand FDA compliance rules, how to prescribe the drugs, and how to monitor the use of the drugs

Aromatherapy and FDA Compliance

Individuals and companies that make and market aromatherapy products need to understand when the products may be considered drugs by the FDA and when the FDA will consider that the products are [...]

Artificial Intelligence Uses in The Healthcare Industry

Artificial manufacturers need to understand the FDA approval process for medical devices and drugs. Physicians need to understand AI uses and patient privacy issues.