Colorado · Moderate

Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Colorado

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. Colorado's rules on who performs it — and whether it can happen over telehealth — directly affect how you schedule and staff.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Is a good-faith exam required

Required; in-person or telehealth allowed under certain conditions

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Conditional; telehealth GFE may be permitted if physician-patient relationship established and clinical judgment supports it—verify with Colorado Medical Board

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD, DO, NP, PA, RN under physician supervision or delegation

What to verify in Colorado

Establish written physician delegation agreement and confirm medical director availability; clarify telehealth GFE policy with the Colorado Medical Board before implementing.

Primary source: Colorado Medical Board; Colorado Board of Nursing

General business information for Colorado medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Colorado board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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