What is True Own-occupation Disability Coverage for Physicians?
True own-occupation means that you would be deemed disabled if you are unable to perform the material and substantial duties of your occupation (medical specialty) AND your benefits do not change even if you make an income (gainfully) employed in another occupation or specialty.
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Physician Contracts: From Compensation to Termination
Employment contracts are definitely a big and complicated topic, especially because they’re written in legal language that few (except attorneys!) are fluent in.
In this post, we’re going to give you a primer about physician employment contracts from payment and compensation, to duties and responsibilities, to termination.
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Physician Contracts: From Restrictive Covenants to Malpractice
Employment contracts are definitely a big and complicated topic, especially because they’re written in legal language that few (except attorneys!) are fluent in.
In this post, we’re going to give you a primer about physician employment contracts from restrictive covenants, to indemnification, to malpractice insurance.
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Top 3 Reasons to Work with an Independent Insurance Agent
If you’re shopping for a disability insurance policy, you may not be sure if it would be better to go directly through the insurance companies or to work with an independent agency.
In this article we’ll go through the pros and cons of working with an independent agency and how you can get the best disability insurance policy for you.
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Tags: Disability Insurance
Can Physicians Achieve Work-Life Balance?
Many physicians go through years of school and training due to a true vocation for the work of healing.
Physicians are especially susceptible to professional burnout—a feeling characterized by emotional exhaustion, a loss of enthusiasm for work, feelings of cynicism, and a low sense of personal accomplishment. Due to passion for their work, physicians may experience conflicts between caring for patients and caring for themselves.
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2019 End of the Year Changes
It’s no surprise! The end of the year is approaching us quickly, and the last thing you need is another tab on your To-Do list. The new year is a great time for change and growth opportunities. While we are all setting our New Year's Resolutions, many businesses also have some resolutions up their sleeves. After being in this industry for a while, there are a few trends we have picked up concerning changes in disability insurance policies in the new year, and we want to share them with you!
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