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

Required; in-person or telehealth permitted under certain conditions Conditional; telehealth GFE allowed if physician-patient relationship established and state guidelines met

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 permitted under certain conditions

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Conditional; telehealth GFE allowed if physician-patient relationship established and state guidelines met

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD/DO, NP/PA with physician collaboration, RN under physician delegation

What to verify in Colorado

Confirm with the Colorado Medical Board whether your specific ownership structure and delegation model complies with current interpretations of physician collaboration requirements.

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.

See the full Colorado regulation profile →

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