Medical director requirement
Not required if NP/PA or MD/DO operates independently; required if RNs inject
Corporate Practice of Medicine
Lenient — no strict CPOM enforcement; non-physician ownership permitted 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
May practice independently or with physician collaboration; broad scope
How the exam ties in
Required; in-person or telehealth allowed
What to verify in Montana
Clarify whether your NP/PA will practice independently or under physician collaboration, and document scope of practice and delegation clearly.
Primary source: Montana Board of Nursing and Montana Medical Board
General business information for Montana medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Montana board (and your own counsel) before you act.