Military Physicians Leaving the Military
Military physicians leaving the military have several issues they should consider before signing a civilian physician employment agreement.
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The Great Resignation in Healthcare – A Great Opportunity to Renegotiate
The Great Resignation in Healthcare may be the perfect opportunity to renegotiate physician employment agreements.
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Jobs for Surgeons – 6 Things You Must Watch
There are 6 things that a surgeon must watch out for in looking at a new position.
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Are Hospitals Evil?
As a physicians’ attorney who has negotiated with hospitals for decades, I have a jaded view of their intentions.
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3 Worst wRVU Compensation Traps for Physicians
These are the 3 worst wRVU traps that physicians fall prey to.
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Physician Contracts During COVID
Many employers took advantage of the pandemic to unilaterally change contracts.
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Physician Benefits
Physician benefits are a vital part of a physician employment agreement. Here are some things to look for: Vacation and CME paid time off that is appropriate based on benchmarks Paid hospital medical staff dues, medical licensure, and DEA registration fees Cell phones and usage plans and laptop computer AMA/AOA as well as state and
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Physician Disability Provisions in Employment Agreements
What to know about physician disability provisions: Physicians do become disabled! “Disability” should be determined by a physician mutually agreeable to the employer and the physician The physician should be paid during some period of disability (e.g., 90 days) The employer should offer disability insurance Disability insurance should cover the physician if unable to work in “own
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Physician Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Allowance
Physician sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provisions are important aspects of any physician employment agreement. The following aspects of these benefits should be considered: Every offer for a new position should contain a physician sign-on bonus and relocation allowance Physician sign-on bonuses range from $10,000 to $125,000 or more Contract renegotiation should include a retention
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Starting Physician Employment: Avoid Catastrophe!
What should a physician employment agreement say about starting physician employment? A physician employment “start date” may have contingencies Some contingencies, like having a medical license and DEA registration, are reasonable Contingencies concerning hospital and managed care credentialing are generally not under the control of the physician The employment agreement should not automatically terminate or
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Protect Yourself: Malpractice Insurance in Physician Contracts
What should a physician employment agreement say about malpractice insurance? Malpractice insurance in physician contracts is critically important. Physicians should know the following: Determine if the employer has “occurrence-based” or “claims-made” insurance If the employer has “claims made” insurance, tail coverage must be purchased to protect against lawsuits that are filed after termination concerning events
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For Cause Termination of Physician Employment: Avoid a Devastating Blow to your Career
For cause termination of physician employment When reviewing a physician employment agreement, the following are topics to examine: Any determination that there was a breach of the agreement should be a reasonable determination made in good faith For cause termination of physician employment should be based upon a conviction of a crime (not a misdemeanor
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Call Coverage Requirements in Physician Employment Agreements
Call coverage requirements in physician employment agreements need to be carefully examined. MGMA benchmarks can help to establish reasonable boundaries.
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Private Practice Physician Employment Agreements: The 1 Thing You Must Beware Of
Private practice physician employment agreements may not guarantee ownership, but it’s critically important that a path to ownership is discussed.
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Employer’s Reaction to Review of Physician Employment Agreements: I have never had a bad reaction in 40 years of reviews
Physicians can be concerned about the employer’s reaction to review of physician employment agreements, but I have never had a negative reaction.
