Anti-Kickback Statute: Federal law prohibiting the exchange of anything of value to reward or induce patient referrals in healthcare services covered by federal programs
Stark Law: Federal physician self-referral law that prohibits doctors from referring patients to facilities where they have financial interests
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act governing patient privacy and security of medical information
State Medical Practice Acts: State-specific laws governing the practice of medicine, including scope of practice and licensing requirements
Corporate Practice of Medicine: State laws restricting non-physicians from owning or controlling medical practices or employing physicians
Medical Spa Regulations: State-specific regulations governing the operation of medical spas, including supervision and treatment requirements
Employment Classification: Laws determining whether medical directors should be classified as employees or independent contractors, affecting tax and liability implications
Medical Board Requirements: State medical board regulations regarding supervision, documentation, and protocol development for medical spa operations
Fee-splitting Prohibitions: Regulations preventing illegal sharing of medical fees between licensed medical professionals and non-licensed individuals or entities
Professional Liability: Requirements for malpractice insurance and liability protection for medical directors and spa operations
Standard of Care: Legal and professional requirements for maintaining appropriate medical care standards in spa treatments and procedures
FDA Regulations: Federal regulations governing medical devices, treatments, and products used in medical spa settings
