Is a good-faith exam required before treatment in Arkansas, and can it be done by telehealth?

Required; in-person preferred, telehealth varies by board interpretation Conditional; telehealth GFE permitted with physician discretion and documented relationship

Arkansas · Moderate

Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in Arkansas

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. Arkansas'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 preferred, telehealth varies by board interpretation

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Conditional; telehealth GFE permitted with physician discretion and documented relationship

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

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

What to verify in Arkansas

Establish a formal medical director agreement and written delegation protocols before RNs perform any injections.

Primary source: Arkansas Medical Board; Arkansas Board of Nursing

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

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