10 Steps to Developing Your Medical Spa… Avoid the Pitfalls!

Index • Step One Secure a Solid Concept • Step Two Creating your Business Plan & Numbers • Step Three Hiring Your Development Team • Step Four Finding Your Location • Step Five Menu Creation and Product Selection • Step Six Creating and Implementing your Business Infrastructure • Step Seven Integrate the Doctor with the Spa Services • Step Nine Hiring and Staffing • Step Ten Generating Revenue Through Marketing and Retail Sales

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Step Eight:  Medical Insurance  
Pitfall:  Not protecting yourself from others’ mistakes

In a Medical Spa, all practices and therapies are offered under one roof, whether acting as a separate entity or creating a panel to treat patients - the reality is that everyone needs to protect themselves. There are some Medical Coverage firms that now have policies for Spa services and there are Spa Coverage firms that now have policies for Clinical treatments.

Similar to Medical Coverage, you are still going to need the basics of protection, which are Malpractice, General Liability and Property Coverage. 

Other ways of protecting yourself are to include a No Holds Harmless Clause in contracts with all Independent Contractors and renters.  Make sure all Independent Contractors have their own insurance before allowing them to be a part of your team, and have all patients sign Release Forms prior to technical treatments such as Laser. You need to see a licensed Insurance agent to create a plan specific for your facility. Regulations differ from state to state, and each facility has their own individual needs.

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