Ownership rules
Non-physicians may own via MSO or management agreement with supervising physician
Corporate Practice of Medicine
Lenient; MSO/management structures permitted with physician oversight
The medical-director angle
Required for facilities with non-physician injectors Ownership and the medical-director requirement are usually two sides of the same compliance coin.
What to verify in Rhode Island
Establish a written delegation agreement with your medical director and ensure compliance with Rhode Island Department of Health regulations for non-physician injectors.
Primary source: Rhode Island Department of Health; Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
General business information for Rhode Island medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Rhode Island board (and your own counsel) before you act.