We have seen a continued growth in the popularity of medical spas despite the hurdles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. See Unpacking the Success Factors of the Medical Spa Industry During the Pandemic, Forbes (May 21, 2021). Medical spas present unique compliance challenges from determining whether certain aesthetic services are considered the practice of medicine in the state to whether non-physicians can own the practice. This blog post outlines 3 compliance questions every potential non-physician medical spa owner should ask. If you have questions regarding this blog post or need counsel navigating the complex rules and regulations for opening or operating a medical spa, you may contact us at (404) 685-1662 (Atlanta) or (706) 722-7886 (Augusta), or by email, info@littlehealthlaw.com. You may also learn more about our law firm by visiting www.littlehealthlaw.com.
- The procedures I plan to offer are aesthetic, so do I really need a physician involved?
Previous blog posts provided an overview of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’s (“CMS”) 
For various reasons, licensed medical providers may choose to voluntarily surrender their state licensure. Sometimes, the provider does not intend to work in the state anymore and no longer wishes to maintain the licensure. Other times, the licensing agency may intend to discipline the provider and the provider chooses to surrender their license in lieu of receiving discipline. Surrendering your license, however, may have unintended consequences to include revocation of your Medicare privileges and instituting a Medicare enrollment bar. This post outlines what actions the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) or one of its Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) may take in response to a provider surrendering their state licensure. A forthcoming post will outline potential options a provider may have if their Medicare privileges have been revoked. If you have questions regarding this blog post 
Our previous blog post provided an overview of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) Vaccine Mandate and addressed two basic questions of the mandate: 
Many of our healthcare and business law firm’s clients have questions about whether CMS’ vaccine mandate (a.k.a. the “federal healthcare worker vaccine mandate”) applies to their workforce. The vaccine mandate landscape is evolving. For instance, the OSHA vaccine mandate applicable to 100+ employee-businesses was overruled by the Supreme Court. The analysis herein is current as of the date this blog is posted and subject to change as agencies and courts release new decisions.
Many of our healthcare and business law firm’s clients are in the business of renting expensive medical equipment for use by medical practices. Generally, these arrangements raise compliance questions under 
Many of our healthcare and business law firm’s clients are in the business of renting expensive medical equipment for use by medical practices. Generally, these arrangements raise compliance questions under the Physician Self-Referral Act, referred to as 
Welcome to the third installment of our business and healthcare law firm’s monthly medical board meeting review, focusing on the Georgia Composite Medical Board (“Medical Board” or “GCMB”). As a healthcare law firm with physician clients, it is our duty to stay up to date with the Medical Board’s positions and changes so as to better inform our clients. If you have 
Ketamine is a substance growing in popularity as a treatment for, among other things, depression and pain management. Ketamine clinics are quickly increasing in popularity.