The cosmetic services industry is booming. While these businesses can be lucrative, they are full of hidden perils for licensed professionals. Today’s Medical Spas are, as the name suggests, engaged in the practice of medicine, and are governed by the same laws that regulate “medically necessary” prescriptions and procedures. A physician or nurse practitioner considering …
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Compliance Issues Associated With Infusion Therapy Services In-home infusion therapy services in major metropolitan centers are trendy and popular. Some of these business ventures serve traditional patient populations. Others market themselves as “wellness services” and offer rehydration and custom vitamin cocktails for people who are working or playing hard. While these businesses can be profitable, …
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The regulatory landscape across the United States changed dramatically Friday as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the nearly five-decade precedent set by Roe V. Wade. In Dobbs, the United State Supreme Court held that abortion is not a constitutional right and should instead be regulated at the discretion of the individual states. The decision was met …
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The Arizona State Board has announced an emerging new scam designed to access your money via a transfer of funds request. The scammers claim to be calling from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and have even managed to “spoof” some of the Board’s telephone numbers, lending credence to their false claims. Once they have …
A physician’s duty is to their patient. While this is true, medical professionals have many other responsibilities as well. There are hospital and clinic rules that you must follow. You must adhere to state and national regulations, and you have ethical obligations to uphold. Your medical license comes with strings attached. In your pursuit of …
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