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.

Marketing Stem Cell Therapies as a Chiropractor: FDA & Legal Pitfalls to Avoid

Chiropractors marketing stem cell therapies face FDA and FTC enforcement risks due to unapproved treatments and misleading advertising claims. Learn how to avoid regulatory penalties, structure [...]

Clinical Trial Compliance Key FDA Regulations for Research Organizations

Clinical trial companies must comply with FDA regulations, informed consent laws, and IRB requirements to ensure ethical and legal compliance. Learn how to navigate 21 CFR Part 50 & 56, manage [...]

Navigating FDA’s cGMP Standards for Dietary Supplement Manufacturers

Ensure your dietary supplement business stays FDA-compliant with this in-depth guide to cGMP standards under 21 CFR Part 111. Learn about ingredient testing, recordkeeping, quality control, and [...]

Mobile Health Apps Legal Compliance Essentials for FDA and FTC Standards

Mobile health apps must comply with FDA regulations, HIPAA privacy laws, and FTC advertising guidelines to avoid enforcement actions. Learn how to determine if your app is a medical device, [...]

Risk Management and Compliance for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Companies

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies must navigate complex FDA regulations, HIPAA compliance, and state laws to avoid enforcement actions. Learn how to structure your business legally, [...]

Legal and Compliance Strategies for Health Coaching Businesses

Health coaching businesses must comply with state licensing laws, corporate practice of medicine rules, HIPAA, and FTC regulations when offering services. Learn legal strategies to structure your [...]

FDA Guidance on Studying and Marketing Medical Devices – Part One

The Food and Drug Administration has numerous guidance articles about premarket submissions for the developers of medical devices. We discuss steps one and two.

Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal Considerations for Providers

Explore essential legal considerations for healthcare mergers and acquisitions, covering due diligence, regulatory compliance, and structuring agreements. Insights from Cohen Healthcare Law Group.

California’s “Physicians Make Decisions Act” Regulates the Use of AI in Insurance Decisions

California’s “Physicians Make Decisions Act,” effective January 1, 2025, requires human oversight of the use of artificial intelligence in medical treatments and decisions.

Medical Spa Ownership Structures: Navigating Legal and Compliance Challenges

Discover legal compliance strategies for medical spa ownership, covering corporate practice of medicine, MSO structures, and physician partnerships. Insights from Cohen Healthcare Law Group.

Operating Multistate Telemedicine Practices: Compliance Tips for Physicians

Explore compliance tips for operating multistate telemedicine practices, covering licensure, patient consent, and data privacy standards. Insights from Cohen Healthcare Law Group.

Nurse Practitioner Practice Authority

Doctors and nurses in California and many other states can provide certain medical procedures if those standard procedures are set forth in a practice agreement/collaborative agreement.

Telehealth Platforms and HIPAA: Data Privacy Compliance for Remote Services

Explore essential HIPAA compliance guidelines for telehealth platforms, covering data security, privacy requirements, and best practices for protecting patient information. Insights from Cohen [...]

Compliance in Value-Based Care: Legal Strategies for Healthcare Providers

Learn essential compliance strategies for value-based care, covering regulatory requirements, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and risk mitigation for healthcare providers. Insights from Cohen [...]

Healthcare Compliance and Laser Treatments – Part Two

Laser technology is being used for many different types of medical treatments including surgery, dermatology, eye care, and dental care. Medical providers need to understand the healthcare [...]

Healthcare Compliance and Laser Treatments – Part One

Laser technology is being used for many different types of medical treatments including surgery, dermatology, eye care, and dental care. Medical providers need to understand the healthcare [...]

What Is Emergency Use Authorization?

Medical manufacturers and medical practitioners need to understand the FDA rules for developing and prescribing emergency use authorization vaccines and medical devices during pandemics and other [...]

Legal Guidelines for Functional Medicine Practices: Navigating Regulations and Compliance

Explore key legal and compliance guidelines for functional medicine practices, covering scope of practice, informed consent, and multistate licensing. Insights from Cohen Healthcare Law Group.

Managing Corporate Practice of Medicine Compliance for Healthcare Entities

Explore essential strategies to maintain compliance with corporate practice of medicine laws for healthcare entities, covering ownership structures, management agreements, and risk management. [...]