Telehealth’s Weight-Loss Boom and the Corporate Practice of Medicine

Telehealth weight-loss platforms offering rapid GLP-1 prescriptions have become one of the fastest-growing segments in healthcare. These platforms connect consumers with clinicians via virtual consultations to assess eligibility for drugs like semaglutide or tirzepatide. This model has attracted significant venture capital as demand surges. Yet, behind the glossy marketing and rapid expansion lies a longstanding …

The 9th Circuit’s EKRA Ruling: Implications For Behavioral Health and Clinical Labs

Previously published in Healthcare News and Healthcare Michigan Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction of a lab operator for violations of the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”) in United States v. Schena. This ruling, the first ever appellate interpretation of EKRA, has notable implications for both the laboratory industry and the greater healthcare industry. …