Florida Medical Spa and Retail Medicine Lawyers
As physicians face third-party reimbursement cuts and increasing overhead, many are seeking alternative sources of revenue outside the traditional practice of medicine. At the same time, Americans and the aging baby boomer population in particular are seeking more youthful appearances along with health and wellness services. Medical spas, retail medicine, concierge medicine and boutique medicine all offer patients healthcare goods and services that are not covered by third-party payors. Doctors can charge a higher fee schedule and accept cash payments.
However, as physicians enter this rapidly expanding and potentially lucrative market, they must be aware of the legal and regulatory issues that await them. At the law firm of Michael R. Lowe, P.A., our lawyers are experienced at helping physicians who have either established and operate medical spas, or are considering doing so, to wade through the sometimes murky waters in this emerging field, including:
- Professional licensure
- Fee-splitting
- Medical records and privacy/HIPAA
- Advertising
- Supervision of ancillary providers and professionals
- Florida Medicare Practice Act
- Professional liability
- FDA off-label use and liability
- Medicare patients and use of advance beneficiary notices (ABNs)
- Florida Board of Medicine rules
- Florida Health Care Clinic Act licensure requirements and exemptions
- Florida Medical Practice Act/Osteopathic Medical Practice Act
- Medical malpractice/professional negligence considerations
Attorney Michael R. Lowe is Board-Certified in Health Law by the Florida Bar.
Learn More by Reading:
Medical Spas – Legal Considerations for Physicians
To speak to a lawyer at our firm about medical spas, concierge medicine or retail medicine, call us at 407-332-6353 or contact us online.
