Letters of Intent for Physicians – 5 Important Tips
Although letters of intent for physicians are not legally binding, physicians should take them seriously.
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The 4 Worst Traps in Physician Employment Agreements
These 4 worst traps in physician employment agreements keep ensnaring physicians.
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6 Things You Must Know Before Signing an Academic Physician Employment Agreement
These are the 6 things you must know before signing an academic physician employment agreement.
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Special Contractual Issues for Women Physicians
There shouldn’t be special contractual considerations for women physicians, but unfortunately there are.
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Military Physicians Leaving the Military
Military physicians Military physicians leaving the military have several issues that should be carefully evaluated before executing a contract with a civilian employer: Are the compensation and benefits competitive with current benchmarks? Don’t fall for the “this is our standard contract” line. Watch language concerning when employment begins Beware of restrictive covenants/covenants not to compete
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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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