Field Notes from the Practice.
Compliance, infrastructure, and operating wisdom for medical wellness businesses — from the physicians and operators who do this every day.
NY LLC Transparency: Beneficial Ownership
New York's LLC Transparency Act now requires med spas, MSOs, and holding companies formed as LLCs to disclose beneficial ownership — or file an exemption — with the state. Here's what to do before the January 1, 2027 deadline.
Aesthetician Scope: The Massachusetts Warning
Massachusetts has made it clear — a medical environment does not expand an aesthetician's scope of practice, even with a physician on-site. Here's what med spa operators need to do now.
How Clinics Can Offer GLP-1 – Legally and Safely
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide require a precise legal structure — physician oversight, proper entity setup, legal delegation, and compliant sourcing. Here's how to build a GLP-1 program that holds up.
Medical Oversight vs. Medical Direction: What's the Difference?
Oversight and direction sound interchangeable — they aren't. Here's how the two roles differ in scope, liability, and what your clinic actually needs.
How to Use Your Medical Director to Boost Your Clinic's Reputation
A medical director isn't just a compliance line item — it's one of the strongest trust signals you have. Here's how to put that authority to work.
Understanding Informed Consent in Medical Aesthetics
Informed consent isn't a form — it's a conversation. Here's what should be in every consent process for injectables, lasers, IV therapy, and weight loss programs.