Physician Contract Horror Stories
I’ve been a physicians’ lawyer for decades. These are some of the worst physician contract horror stories I’ve encountered.
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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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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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3 Worst wRVU Compensation Traps for Physicians
These are the 3 worst wRVU traps that physicians fall prey to.
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The Dangers of using a “Physician Employment Contract Lawyer Near Me”
Before looking for a “physician employment contract lawyer near me” consider the following: Although physician restrictive covenants are a creature of state law, the market will enforce most restrictions, even if a court wouldn’t – so the state law is rarely dispositive A lawyer reviewing a physician employment agreement should have broad experience in reviewing
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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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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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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.
Medical Record Provisions in Physician Employment Agreements
Medical record provisions in physician employment agreements should authorize a free copy if needed for malpractice defense, or if a patient requests it. The physician should also be permitted to disclose information if legally required to do so.
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Negotiating physician employment agreements – how to get the best deal possible
What you need to know about negotiating physician employment agreements BEFORE you get too deeply involved in the recruitment process.
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The Dangers of Physician Productivity Compensation
Some employers take a chance on hiring new physicians, shifting the risk of insufficient work to the physician through physician productivity compensation.
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