Telehealth Rules for Medical Spas in Florida
Virtual consultations have become a routine part of med spa operations — from intake calls before a Botox appointment to follow-up check-ins for weight-loss patients on GLP-1 medications. Understanding the telehealth rules for medical spas in Florida matters here, because "doing it over video" doesn't mean the usual medical practice rules disappear. Telehealth is its own regulated category, layered on top of everything a med spa already has to comply with. Here's what owners, medical directors, and staff need to know in 2026. The Core Law: Florida Statute § 456.47 Florida's telehealth framework lives in Fla. Stat. § 456.47 , enacted in 2019 and amended several times since (most notably by SB 312 in 2022). It applies to any licensed health care provider — physicians, ARNPs, PAs, and others — who deliver care to a patient using telecommunications technology instead of an in-person visit. Key points med spas need to internalize: Definition matters. Teleheal...