Field Notes from the Practice.
Compliance, infrastructure, and operating wisdom for medical wellness businesses — from the physicians and operators who do this every day.
How to Find a Medical Director for a Med Spa
Medical aesthetics is one of the fastest-growing segments of healthcare, but it operates under a regulatory framework that many spa owners underestimate until they're already in business. Here's how to find the right medical director for your med spa.
Can a Nurse Practitioner Be a Medical Director in Texas?
The short answer is no — not in the way the term 'medical director' is typically used in the med spa and wellness clinic context in Texas. Here's what NP owners and clinic operators actually need to know.
Medical Director Insurance: What Clinic Owners Need to Know Before You Hire
Insurance questions come up late in the process of hiring a medical director — usually after the agreement is drafted. That's the wrong order. Here's what to understand before you sign anything.
How to Prepare for a Chart Audit at Your Med Spa
A chart audit can come from several directions — your medical director, a state board investigation, or a payer audit. The clinics that handle them without disruption are the ones already running tight documentation. Here's how to prepare.
Medical Director vs. Collaborating Physician: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
These two terms get used interchangeably in the med spa and wellness clinic space — and that confusion causes real compliance problems. Here's what each role is, when you need one versus the other, and why many clinics need both.
How to Find a Medical Director for Your Med Spa
Finding a medical director sounds straightforward until you're actually doing it. Here's what to look for, where to find candidates, and how to evaluate whether an arrangement will hold up.