Medical director requirement
Required for RN/LPN injectors; physician supervision and delegation mandatory
Corporate Practice of Medicine
Lenient; MSO/management structures permitted with physician oversight This is the doctrine that decides whether a non-physician can own or control the practice, and it usually travels hand-in-hand with the medical-director question.
Who can supervise or delegate
Can inject under physician supervision; independent practice not permitted for injections
How the exam ties in
Required; in-person or telehealth allowed if physician-patient relationship established
What to verify in Iowa
Establish a written delegation and supervision agreement with your medical director; verify compliance with Iowa's telemedicine rules if offering remote consultations.
Primary source: Iowa Medical Board; Iowa Board of Nursing
General business information for Iowa medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Iowa board (and your own counsel) before you act.