Yearly Archives: 2013

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 doctors are required to be very specific about the nature of their degree when marketing medical services. Saying "Dr. Smith offers dermal fillers" could get a practice in trouble - "Sarah Smith, M.D. offers dermal fillers" appears to be the right way to go. For a full legal review of your medical marketing,... 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

Like many states, the Oregon legislature doesn't appear to want physicians marketing medical services that they claim will cure incurable injuries or diseases. That makes perfect sense. Also, like most other states, they strongly encourage physicians to take the time to ensure their advertising is not false or misleading. For a comprehensive review of your... Continue Reading