• 10 Tips for Staying OSHA Compliant During COVID-19

    August 14, 2020

    By Christie Hutchinson, CEO, QCC Healthcare ConsultantsOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance and disinfection protocols are hot topics in the medical [...]

  • Bikinis and Unprofessionalism

    August 12, 2020

    By Jeff Segal, MD, JD, ByrdAdatto and Medical JusticeTired of COVID-19? Me too.Several surgeons recently authored a paper in the peer-reviewed Journal [...]

  • Letter from the CEO: A Word About the State Legal Summaries

    August 6, 2020

    By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)There has been a lot of discussion on the AmSpa [...]

  • How UVC COVID-19 Cleaning Is Changing Medical Spa Perceptions

    August 3, 2020

    By Jon Cook, President, SD InnovationsUltraviolet C (UVC) disinfection has been around for over a century, but only recently have its benefits [...]

  • A Look at Massachusetts’ Restrictions on Independent Contractors

    July 24, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationCategorizing workers as employees or as independent contractors is one of the more [...]

  • How Chicago’s New Restrictions Affect Medical Spas

    July 21, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationOn Monday, July 20, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that some restrictions would [...]

  • Can I Copyright My Medical Spa’s Website?

    July 17, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationBuilding a successful medical spa requires a lot of elements to come together [...]

  • How to Handle Common COVID-19 Concerns at Your Medical Spa

    July 15, 2020

    By Paul Edwards, CEDR HR SolutionsAs the novel coronavirus continues to rage across the nation, many employers are facing a greater potential [...]

  • The Logistical and Financial Benefits of MSOs

    July 1, 2020

    By Ben Hernandez, Skytale GroupFor most current or aspiring medical spa owners, legal considerations are the primary reason for contemplating a management [...]

  • Cosmetic Dermatology Photography: Lighting, Backgrounds, Shadows and More

    June 29, 2020

    By Scott Alten, RxPhotoProfessional-level patient photography is fundamental to the success of aesthetic clinics. For providers of cosmetic dermatological services where incremental [...]

  • Is Drive-Thru Botox Legal? Is it the Future for Medical Spas?

    June 26, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some medical spas have begun offering in-car [...]

  • Update: More Flexibility for PPP Loans

    June 22, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationEarlier this month, Congress passed a new law, called the Paycheck Protection Program [...]