Contract Review: A Cautionary Tale
You hear all of this talk about contract review and you may be thinking, “why do I need to review my contract? There are so many pages, and it is confusing, why should I stress about reading every detail?”
I know that many people have been in this exact mindset, but I want to share with you a quick story that demonstrates the real importance of contract review and how it has severely affected people's lives.
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Physician Contract Review Checklist
Picture this. You have spent an eternity in training and racked up a fortune in debt just to get to this point and you are now holding your first job offer in your hands. The location seems nice, the employer seems nice and the money seems really nice... but do you really understand what's in the rest of your contract?
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5 Things You Should Pay Attention to Before Signing an Employment Contract
The employment contract is the agreement between you and your employer, and it has one purpose, to protect the employer. Besides being hard to understand because of legal language, they are also lengthy.
In this post, we’re going to cover some of the basics that you need to know before signing your employment contract. You should take the time to read it carefully and take into consideration the option of having a professional look at it. If anything raises concerns, you should ask for reasonable changes.
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Decoding Your Physician Employment Contract
Employment contracts can give anyone a headache. Besides being written in legal language, which is foreign to most people, they can be boring, confusing, and take a while to complete.
Thankfully, we are making physician employment contracts a little easier to understand. In this post, we are going to explain some of the basics about employment contracts, from restrictive covenants to indemnification, to malpractice insurance.
Contacting a professional is always beneficial, however, this post will give you more confidence when looking at your contract.
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The ABCs of Physician Employment Contracts
Employment contracts are a big and complicated topic. The best way to handle your employment contract is to take a serious, balanced approach.
You should take the time to read it carefully and take into consideration the option of having a professional look at it. If you find anything that raises concerns, you should ask for reasonable changes.
In this post, we’re going to cover some of the basics of employment contracts, from negotiation to termination. This post will cover some basics about physician employment contracts, but don't hesitate to contact a professional if you have any doubts regarding your contract!
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Physician Contract Review Q&A
This Q&A section is from a webinar done with Matt Wiggins and physician contract specialist attorney Roderick Holloman. A shortened version of these questions has been edited for your convenience.
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What Type of Life Insurance Do You Need? And How Much?
What you'll find is that it’s in deciding which type of life insurance to get where many doctors make mistakes that end up costing them money, so let's go in-depth into the different kinds of life insurance.
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Do You Need Life Insurance?
TLDR: Yes. Want more? Check out the rest of the article!
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How to Find Your Dream Position
When researching and applying for positions, the first important thing to do is to change your thinking.
During your applications for medical school and residency, the goal was to be accepted. By contrast, during your search for a job you are also deciding whether a position will be a good fit for you in the long term.
They’re not just screening you, but you’re screening them too. Check out our top tips to find out if this is actually your dream position.
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The 4 Things Residents Need to Do Before the End of Training
Do you have questions about transitioning from your training program to your first attending position? We have a checklist that will cover the most important aspects of the process.
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