For many Med Spa owners, the first question about Good Faith Exams is cost. But focusing only on price misses the bigger picture. A Good Faith Exam is not just a line item on your balance sheet. It is a compliance requirement, a safety measure, and ultimately an investment in your practice’s long-term success.
Cost vs. Investment
It is easy to think of Good Faith Exams as an expense, whether you handle them in-house or outsource them.
- Expense mindset if done internally: “This exam costs money and slows down my staff. We lose time chasing paperwork and waiting for providers.”
- Expense mindset if outsourced: “This exam adds an extra fee per patient encounter.”
Both of these perspectives miss the bigger picture. A Good Faith Exam is not simply a cost. It is an investment.
- Investment mindset: “This exam protects my business from compliance risk, safeguards patients, and, in the case of outsourced exams, frees up staff time that can be invested in treatments, sales, and growth.”
By outsourcing to Spakinect, Med Spas can redirect hours of staff time each week back into revenue-generating activities. The cost of the exam becomes an investment in efficiency, protection, and growth.
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The Cost of Time
Every minute your team spends chasing compliance is a minute they are not with patients. If staff are tied up with scheduling, intake duplication, or managing provider availability, your Med Spa loses both time and revenue.
Spakinect solves that by connecting patients to licensed providers in 1 to 2 minutes and completing Good Faith Exams in 4 to 15 minutes with full documentation integrated into your EMR. That efficiency turns compliance from a bottleneck into a seamless part of the patient journey.
(See also: How long does a Good Faith Exam take?)
The Cost of Getting it Wrong
Cutting corners on Good Faith Exams can have serious consequences. Below are some of the kinds of penalties, fines, and other risks that Med Spa owners may face if they are out of compliance:
- Fines and penalties from state medical, nursing, or cosmetology boards or other regulators. These can range from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars depending on severity, frequency of violations, and whether patient harm is involved.
- Investigations and audits that disrupt your business operations. These can lead to forced closures, corrective orders, or mandatory oversight which might require additional documentation, staff training, or licensed supervision.
- Loss of licensure for providers or the practice itself. Provider licenses may be suspended or revoked in cases of serious non-compliance.
- Legal liability in civil court if a patient is harmed and documentation is missing. Damages may cover medical costs, pain and suffering, plus attorneys’ fees.
- Reputation damage that causes patients to lose trust. Negative publicity, online reviews, or media exposure can reduce new patient intake and long-term client loyalty.
In some states, violations may even lead to criminal penalties if the non-compliance involves unlicensed practice or severe patient harm. For example, in Texas, non-compliant Med Spas could face criminal charges for practicing medicine without a license, with fines of $10,000 and possible imprisonment, depending on the case.
In other states, regulatory boards have assessed penalties of $5,000–$20,000 for failure to maintain required oversight, documentation, or properly licensed providers.
How Much Does a Spakinect Good Faith Exam Cost?
At Spakinect, the value of a Good Faith Exam goes far beyond the fee itself. Compliance, safety, and gold-standard experiences should never be corners you cut.
Here is what you receive with every Spakinect Good Faith Exam:
- Minimal wait times: Patients connect with a provider in just 1 to 2 minutes
- Licensed, employed providers: Highly trained and dedicated to consistency nationwide
- Consistent, professional experience: Exams are thorough and standardized, tailored to each patient’s treatment request
- Integration with major EMRs: Intake and documentation flow seamlessly into your systems
- Exclusive member benefits: Partnerships with leading organizations like AmSpa and Dr. PRP
- Reputation you can trust: Spakinect is recognized as the leader in Good Faith Exams, with the strongest track record in the industry
- Legal and regulatory oversight: Providers are trained in compliance and supported by systems that evolve with new laws
A Spakinect Good Faith Exam is not just a regulatory requirement. It is a reflection of your Med Spa’s professionalism, patient care, and commitment to excellence.
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Find Out What You Could Save
The GFE Calculator is a quick tool we built to show Med Spa owners the true impact of outsourcing Good Faith Exams.
In less than five minutes, it reveals how many hours you could free up each week and how that time translates into new revenue opportunities. Instead of getting buried in compliance tasks, you will see exactly what is possible when you shift those hours back into treatments, sales, and relationship-building — the activities that actually grow your business.
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FAQs About the Cost of Good Faith Exams
Do patients pay for Good Faith Exams directly?
That depends on your business model. Some Med Spas bill patients directly, while others roll the cost into treatment pricing.
Are virtual Good Faith Exams more affordable than in-person exams?
Yes, in most cases. Virtual exams reduce overhead and allow for more efficient scheduling, which lowers overall cost.
Does the cost vary by state?
Yes. State laws determine provider qualifications and requirements, which can impact cost.
How does outsourcing Good Faith Exams save money?
Outsourcing removes administrative burden, reduces staffing bottlenecks, and allows your team to focus on revenue-generating activities instead of compliance tasks.
Can Good Faith Exams help increase revenue?
Indirectly, yes. By freeing staff time and keeping patients flowing through treatment safely and efficiently, your Med Spa can increase daily treatment volume and long-term retention.
Final Takeaway
The cost of a Good Faith Exam is not an expense to minimize. It is an investment in compliance, patient safety, and the smooth operation of your Med Spa.
With Spakinect, you gain more than an exam. You gain a partner who ensures minimal wait times, seamless EMR integration, consistent patient experiences, and gold-standard compliance. And with the GFE Calculator, you can see exactly how outsourcing turns saved time into real business growth.
