On The Blog

Scope of Practice Violations Explained

Scope of practice violations can threaten functional medicine clinics. Learn the rules, common mistakes, state differences, and how to protect your practice.

How to Stay Compliant as a Functional Medicine Doctor?

Learn how functional medicine doctors can stay compliant in 2026 with 6 key areas, updated licensing guidance, and practical practice protection tips.

15 Legal Questions for Concierge Doctors

15 essential legal questions for concierge doctors to assess compliance, reduce risk, and protect their practice with Functional Lawyer.

Legal Services for a Solo Practice by Functional Lawyer

Affordable legal support for solo functional medicine practices, including attorney access, document tools, and compliance education through Practice Protection.

Can My Functional Practice Use the Word “Cure?”

Learn why functional medicine practices should avoid cure claims, what risks they create, and which compliant marketing words work better.

Can Health Coaches Offer Medical Advice?

Learn what health coaches can say, what counts as medical advice, and how to protect your practice with clear scope, disclaimers, and referrals.

Can an NP Open a Functional Medicine Practice?

Healthcare is changing rapidly. Across the country, patients are increasingly frustrated with rushed appointments, fragmented care, insurance complications, and treatment models that often focus more on symptom management than long-term wellness. At the same time, many providers are feeling burned out by the traditional hospital and corporate clinic system. As

Is FaceTime HIPAA Compliant for Telehealth?

From functional medicine and mental health counseling to primary care and nutritional coaching, providers across the country are using virtual visits to improve accessibility, continuity of care, and patient convenience. Telehealth can help functional medicine practices reach patients in rural communities, support busy families, provide ongoing coaching, and improve long-term

What Is a Covered Entity Under HIPAA?

If you run or are planning to start a healthcare practice, especially in integrative medicine or direct primary care (DPC), understanding what a covered entity under HIPAA is essential. Many providers assume HIPAA applies only to large hospitals or insurance-based practices. In reality, the definition is broader and more nuanced

How to Legally Start a Functional Medicine Practice

There’s more to starting a functional medicine practice than just opening your doors and seeing patients. Anyone can form an LLC or lease a space, but operating legally in healthcare is a completely different challenge. The decisions you make at the beginning will determine whether your practice thrives in the