What Is An MSO/MSA And How Does an MSO/MSA Benefit My Med Spa?

A MSO helps separate the medical side of a med spa from the business side of the med spa. A properly drafted MSA helps clarify the roles of the MSO and federal and state compliance issues.

Stem Cells Therapy Clinic Startups – Legal Compliance Issues

The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates stem cell products. Stem cells normally require an investigational new drug application.

New California Laws for Physicians and Surgeons for 2023

An update of California’s new laws such as AB 2178 that address many licensing, treatment, practice, and do’s and don’ts of the medical profession.

California’s New Electronic Prescription Law – AB 852

California’s new electronic prescription law and other electronic prescription laws for healthcare providers and pharmacies.

California Assembly Bill (AB)-890 and Two New Nurse Practitioner Categories

California AB-890 authorizes two categories of nurse practitioners who can practice without physician supervision if specific criteria are met.

SB 994 and AB 2685: California’s New Naturopathic Doctors’ Laws

How the passage of SB 994 and AB 2685 affect the ability of naturopathic doctors to practice medicine and hire LVNs.

Informed Consent and Risk Waivers

The doctrine of informed consent is based on the principle that adults of sound mind should have the right to decide what can be done to their bodies.

Compliance Issues for Consulting Fees, Honoraria, Medical Directorships, and Other Types of Remuneration

Physicians and healthcare companies such as pharmaceutical companies need to understand when remuneration violates the Anti-Kickback Statute. Some safe harbors may apply.

MSOs For Nursing Businesses

Nurse practices may consider using a managed service organization (MSO) to address corporate practice of medicine, anti-referral, and other compliance laws

MSOs For Oncology Practitioners

Oncology practices may consider using a managed service organization (MSO) to address corporate practice of medicine, anti-referral, and other compliance laws