What Entity Should I Use for my Medspa?

Many medical spa, IV hydration, and health and wellness center clients call us with this question: can you help us with "entity formation"? Which entity should I use?

Cosmetic or Drug, How Does FDA Regulate?

You have a health and wellness product and you're wondering whether FDA will likely regulate it as a dietary supplement, a cosmetic, or a prescription drug. So many products out there seem to [...]

Can You Get a Medical Doctor or Medical Director for Your Medspa?

We're awash--pardon the pun--in medical spas, IV hydration centers, nurses opening healthcare practices, multidisciplinary centers, and health and wellness groups of all types. This stuff is [...]

Can a Chiropractor Employ a Medical Doctor?

Can a chiropractor employ a licensed medical doctor? The question reminds me a tee-shirt I once saw which said: "Can I pay my Mastercard with my VISA?"

Can a Telehealth Coaching Model be Legally Compliant?

In today’s video, we revisit a healthcare startup that wants to do telemedicine (but really telehealth) but they want to stay within the coaching model. So, is this possible? Is it okay to have a [...]

Do California Nurses Need a Collaborating Physician?

Nurses today are asking our law firm what are the upcoming big changes to nursing scope of practice in California from AB 890.

Medical Director? Legal Cautions & General Recommendations

To be or NOT to be a Medical Director. That is the question. Recently we advised a physician who had received a terrific offer to become a medical director. The clinic itself was owned by a [...]

Botox, Fillers, IV Hydration, Legal?

So many medical spas and IV hydration clinics are opening, everyone wants to know the steps they need to take to launch. What agreements are necessary, what partners do you bring in, what do you [...]

Are Telemedicine Rules Consistent Across States?

In today’s video, we look at some of the convoluted, quirky paths that teletherapy laws and regulations can take.

Health Coaching Laws (Legal Strategy)

In today’s video, we return to the legal twists and turns of health coaching.