What Doctors Should Know About Non-Compete Clauses
A professional should know about the complexities of non-compete clauses because they are to be read and analyzed carefully before signing. Often, physicians feel they have little leverage in their employment negotiations, especially when they do not have professional contacts. Information in an employment contract can be negotiated, and it is a professional’s responsibility to […]
» Read More...December 27, 2017
Corporate Whistleblower Center Rewards Doctors
The Corporate Whistleblower Center is a watchdog group that works to help whistleblowers make their case against organizations committing fraud and other crimes. The group recently announced a call-to-action for doctors and physician groups that included hints of million-dollar rewards for turning in Stark Law violators. The violators of interest to the Corporate Whistleblower Center […]
» Read More...December 8, 2017
Defending a Medical Malpractice Claim
Doctors train for years and strive to provide the best possible care for their patients. However, even with the best intentions and quality of care, medical malpractice claims occur. In fact, a doctor may do nothing wrong and still face a medical malpractice lawsuit. When a suit does occur, certain physicians do not know what […]
» Read More...November 22, 2017
When Doctors Should Hire a Lawyer
Treating patients is a business and like any business, there are times when the advice of a lawyer is needed. However, many physicians are unsure when they need a lawyer and what kind. A physician would be wise to retain the services of a law firm that regularly handles health care related matters. There are […]
» Read More...November 8, 2017
Disciplinary Measures in a Residency Program
As a medical resident or post-graduate fellow there is a certain code of conduct that must be followed. Disciplinary action by a residency program is a major issue. Schools require administrators to document any disciplinary action taken against residency students. These documents will stay on school records and anyone with access will find information about […]
» Read More...October 24, 2017
Insight for Newly Hired Physicians
Now more than ever, doctors are choosing to work for others instead of owning their own practice. At the same time, physician contracts are not being renewed or are being terminated more frequently. Termination is happening on both ends, with one-quarter of doctors leaving their practices within three years, according to recent data compiled by […]
» Read More...October 4, 2017
What Physicians Should Know About Restrictive Covenants
Restrictive covenants are standard practice in the medical field. The purpose of these professional agreements is to protect an employer from losing business to exiting physicians. Many new physicians must agree to sign one if they are to become employed. Enforceable in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, area physicians should know the following things about restrictive […]
» Read More...September 28, 2017
Man With Dyslexia Sues the NBME
A man from Somerset County, New Jersey, who graduated from St. George’s University Medical School has dyslexia. He is suing the National Board of Medical Examiners for discrimination. He alleges that on two occasions he made a request for more time to take the test. Both times he was denied. His complaint states that he […]
» Read More...September 14, 2017
Contracts for Dentists
Federal and state laws have created a complex maze of legal requirements that place strict conditions and restrictions on employees in the health care field. Dental associates are among one of the many groups affected by these laws. At the onset of new employment, most dental associates are asked to sign a restrictive covenant, which […]
» Read More...August 30, 2017
Making Sense of the Stark Law
The Stark Law is a federal law which, in its first iteration, was first enacted in 1992. The general purpose of the law is to ensure that physicians are not personally profiting from referring patients to other medical providers. This law can be incredibly complex and interpretations of the law are still changing. Physicians must […]
» Read More...August 16, 2017
