The Review Podcast

The majority of physician employment contracts will include some sort of call schedule. The amount of call hours, how the schedule is shared, and compensation for your time will vary based on specialty and location. Regardless, call has the potential to make or break a physician's work/life balance. Attorneys Bryce Krieger and Kyle Claussen explain how employment contracts typically outline call and describe the more ideal scenarios for physicians.

All physicians need some form of malpractice insurance, especially since most will be sued at some point in their careers. However, there are a few different policy types that employers may offer and even more options for how the coverage is paid for. Attorneys Zach Beare and Kyle Claussen break down the two main policy types, explain when tail coverage is necessary, and describe the various payment scenarios.

When considering employment contracts, compensation is often top of mind. The majority of physicians who review their contracts will at least compare their current or potential compensation to fair market value (FMV) and then negotiate their salaries and bonuses if necessary. Attorneys Lauren Kaufman and Kyle Claussen explain exactly what constitutes FMV and how physicians can utilize it when negotiating compensation numbers.

Employers often offer recruitment incentives to draw physicians into working at their practices or health systems. These incentives can include signing bonuses, stipends, relocation allowances, student loan repayment plans, and more. Attorneys Bryce Krieger and Kyle Claussen discuss how recruitment incentives are typically structured, what financial pitfalls physicians should beware of, and even describe some of the most unique incentives they have seen.

Whether a physician needs to exit an employment contract now or is planning for what may happen in the future, it's important to understand how the contract can be terminated and any financial obligations involved. Attorneys Zach Beare and Kyle Claussen discuss employment contract termination, specifically termination without cause, and explain the terms physicians need to consider.

Lauren Kaufman and Kyle Claussen have a conversation about Letters of Intent (LOI). What is a Letter of Intent? What's included in them? How do they compare to full contracts? Resolve digs into the details on LOIs.