Field Notes from the Practice.
Compliance, infrastructure, and operating wisdom for medical wellness businesses — from the physicians and operators who do this every day.
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.
What Is a Collaborating Physician? A Plain-English Guide for NPs and Clinic Owners
A collaborating physician provides the physician oversight required for NPs and PAs in non-FPA states. Here's what they do, what you need from them, and how to find the right one.
Non-Physician Med Spa Ownership: How the Structure Actually Works
You don't have to be a doctor to own a medical spa — but you do have to structure it correctly. Here's how the MSO-PC model works, what varies by state, and what you need before opening.