The Illinois Right of Publicity Act restricts the commercial use of a person’s identity, including name, image, and likeness. For physicians and providers, this often comes into play when using patient testimonials, photos, or other identifiable content in marketing materials.
Many therapists assume they must either accept insurance or operate entirely as a cash-pay practice, but each model offers advantages and tradeoffs that should be evaluated before launching or growing a practice.
An MSO can provide healthcare practices with administrative support, operational efficiencies, and flexible ownership opportunities. Learn what an MSO is, how it works with healthcare providers, who can own one, and the regulatory issues that must be considered before adopting this structure.
A no-secrets policy sets expectations about what a couples therapist may share between partners. This post explains what the policy must include to be enforceable, where mandatory reporting and safety duties override it, and how to structure intake paperwork to hold up clinically and legally.
The Illinois Medical Practice Act treats laser hair removal as a medical procedure regulated by IDFPR. Medical spa owners need to know the supervision and delegation rules, the 2025 update permitting APRN-led patient evaluations for certain non-ablative procedures, and how the corporate practice of medicine doctrine affects how the business must be structured.
When non-physicians with doctoral degrees use the title “Dr.” in clinical settings, both the practitioner and the supervising physician can face regulatory scrutiny, fines, and disciplinary action. This post outlines how state title-use laws apply, what supervisory liability looks like in practice, and how reviewing collaborative agreements, supervision policies, and marketing materials can protect your practice.
Illinois law requires licensed healthcare professionals to operate through a PLLC, not a standard LLC. Getting this wrong can trigger IDFPR scrutiny and create insurance and reimbursement problems. This guide covers formation, conversion, and the steps that protect your practice.
Healthcare practices that sell private label supplements, skincare, or wellness products must comply with FDA classification rules, federal and state labeling laws, and compliance standards. Before launching a product line, physicians should confirm manufacturer compliance, evaluate marketing claims, and assess pricing risks.
Adding hormone replacement therapy to a med spa or wellness clinic creates compliance, standard-of-care, and advertising risks that can expose both your license and your business. Learn what physicians and practice owners should address before launching an HRT program.
Starting a mental health private practice in Illinois takes more than clinical expertise. This legal checklist walks Illinois therapists through the seven steps before seeing the first client, from PLLC formation to HIPAA, Good Faith Estimates, and employment agreements.
