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    By OptimantraPatient retention is key to growing your med spa—happy and engaged patients are more likely to return for future treatments and refer their friends. In the highly competitive aesthetics industry, increasing repeat visits and maintaining a loyal client base is critical to long-term success.Research shows that retaining existing patients is significantly more cost-effective than [...]

  • What Is a Management Services Agreement?

    By Michael Byrd, JD, ByrdAdattoIn the health care industry, there are many legal arrangements that help practices operate smoothly and compliantly. The management services agreement (MSA) is a critical document used in management services organization (MSO) models. But what exactly is an MSA, and how does it work? Let’s dive into the essentials.Understanding the basics [...]

  • Compounded GLP-1 FAQ

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, general counsel, and Kirstie Jackson, director of education, American Med Spa AssociationWhat is happening with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications?The FDA declared the end of shortages for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), leading to the restriction of compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs:Tirzepatide: On March 5, 2025, a U.S. District [...]

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