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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

Five Essential Documents That Every Functional Medicine Doctor Must Have

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