Field Notes from the Practice.
Compliance, infrastructure, and operating wisdom for medical wellness businesses — from the physicians and operators who do this every day.
Collaborating Physician 101: What Nurse Practitioners and Med Spas Need to Know
As nurse practitioners take on a growing role in medical aesthetics, the question of collaborating physician requirements has become one of the most important compliance issues for med spas to understand.
Medical Spa Compliance Checklist: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes
Compliance in medical aesthetics isn't a one-time requirement — it's an ongoing set of obligations. This checklist walks through the most common compliance gaps med spas encounter, organized by area.
Medical Director Malpractice Insurance: What Med Spas Need to Know
Malpractice insurance affects not just the medical director's personal risk exposure, but the practice's overall liability picture. Here's what med spa owners should confirm as part of any medical oversight relationship.
MSO vs. Medical Director: What's the Difference and Which Does Your Med Spa Need?
MSO and medical director are neither interchangeable nor mutually exclusive. They address different problems, and most med spas operating compliantly will have some relationship with both.
Medical Supervision for GLP-1 Medications: What Clinics Need to Know
GLP-1 weight loss programs represent significant growth potential, but they come with a level of medical oversight responsibility that's meaningfully different from traditional med spa services. Here's what clinics need to have in place.
How to Hire a Medical Director: A Step-by-Step Guide for Med Spa Owners
Hiring a medical director is one of the most important decisions a med spa owner will make. This guide walks through a practical, step-by-step approach to running a deliberate evaluation process.