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Vermont's medical advertising rules address deceptive medical business advertising and define certain misleading advertising practices as unprofessional conduct. The state's statute focuses on advertising that is intended to deceive the public or may harm public morals or safety. Medical marketing rules can vary by state and by provider type. For a full assessment of the... Continue Reading
Healthcare PR and marketing appears to be governed by few laws in Utah where, like many other states, physicians must not engage in false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent communication. The intent of the practitioner doesn't appear to enter into the determination of whether the law was broken, so even the most upstanding Utah physicians should... Continue Reading
Tennessee is extremely thorough in its regulation of healthcare advertising, presenting a unique challenge to medical website design and development firms like ours. These regulations address several aspects of Web advertising, including fees, content, and physician responsibility for maintaining records. Consult with your legal counsel to make sure that all of your marketing communications comply... Continue Reading
South Dakota medical advertising rules require doctors and other healing arts practitioners to be specific about the type of license they hold when using the title "doctor" in advertising or printed materials. For example, a more compliant phrasing may include the provider's name and recognized license abbreviation, such as "Sarah Smith, M.D.," rather than using... Continue Reading
South Carolina practitioners who engage in medical marketing must take care not to deceive the public though dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct. It might be the case that "honest mistakes" will be tolerated by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, but for all the details you need to know about complying with medical marketing... Continue Reading
The smallest state, Rhode Island also appears to have one of the smallest statutes regarding healthcare PR and marketing. Its key idea: strongly discourage physicians from advertising that deceives the public. Before moving forward with your marketing plans, be sure to consult with your legal counsel to understand how all relevant laws affect you. More... Continue Reading
Like legislators in most other states, Pennsylvania legislators want to make sure that physicians do not engage in healthcare advertising that deceives the public, whether the deception was intended by the physician or not. For a complete review of your medical marketing materials for compliance with Pennsylvania law, be sure to contact your legal counsel.... Continue Reading
Oregon's medical advertising rules address false or misleading statements about a provider's skill, treatment value, or ability to cure certain conditions. The state's statute also identifies representations about curing manifestly incurable conditions as a potential basis for disciplinary action. Medical marketing rules can vary by state, provider type, and service. For a comprehensive review of... Continue Reading
