What this category covers
Regulatory and practice updates address meaningful developments involving:
- State board rules and scope-of-practice changes
- Medical-director, supervision, and delegation requirements
- Good Faith Exam mandates and documentation expectations
- FDA safety information and product warnings
- OSHA workplace requirements
- HIPAA and patient-privacy requirements
- Telehealth rules affecting aesthetic practice
- Recordkeeping and retention requirements
How each update is structured
When an update is published, it will include:
- Jurisdiction the update applies to
- Date published and effective date when applicable
- Primary source (board, statute, or agency)
- Who may be affected
- Plain-language summary
- What providers should review
- Educational disclaimer
- Link to the related permanent NOVI resource
What this category is not
We do not publish unverified rumors, social-media summaries, or competitor commentary. We do not create updates merely to make the site appear active. Every entry cites a primary regulatory, safety, or clinical source for validation and deeper reading.
Currently available updates
No regulatory or practice updates are currently published. Updates will appear here as meaningful developments are reviewed against their primary source. Until then, the permanent guides below cover the underlying rules in detail.