For the past several years, physicians and compounding pharmacies have stepped in to address critical patient access gaps during U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shortage declarations for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)...more
6/23/2025
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Drug Compounding ,
Drug Pricing ,
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FDA Approval ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Generic Drugs ,
Health Care Providers ,
Patent Infringement ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmacies ,
Physicians ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Supply Shortages ,
Telehealth
On January 9, 2025, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) implemented comprehensive changes to its rules, marking a significant shift in how medical spas, IV hydration clinics, and other healthcare facilities operate in Texas....more
1/24/2025
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Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Final Rules ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marketing ,
New Regulations ,
Physicians ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Medical Board ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine ,
Texas ,
Transparency
Cryotherapy has long been an at-home remedy for minor injuries and conditions. In recent years, the use of whole-body cryotherapy has gained popularity among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and other individuals seeking...more
IV hydration clinics engage in sterile compounding activities (combining or mixing ingredients to create a custom drug/medicine for an individual patient), such as creating IV vitamin therapies, etc. This act of drug...more
To protect patients seeking addiction treatment, the federal government passed strict regulations limiting the disclosure of substance abuse patient records. Substance abuse treatment programs must not only comply with the...more
10/24/2022
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Compliance ,
Custody ,
DEA ,
Drug Treatment ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Mental Health ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Substance Abuse