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Physicians have many reasons for not having a contract reviewed, but not doing so puts them at extreme risk

Real-world examples that illustrate how recruitment agreements can end badly for physicians

2025 presents many unique risks to medical practices. Here's what you need to know.

Agency projects major health effects for the better if nicotine amount is reduced to nonaddictive levels.

How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the physician recruiting agreement?

There are many risks practices face, but the right strategies can help minimize them

Understanding the legal implications for the physician if the recruitment agreement is breached

The role of non-compete clauses in physician recruitment agreements. What are the best practices for these agreements?

How do signing bonuses, relocation expenses, or loan repayment incentives factor into recruitment agreements, and what legal considerations come with these perks?

How compensation structures vary in physician recruitment contracts and the factors that contribute to these variations.

What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?

What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?

The malpractice insurance market is facing a number of challenges. What does that mean for rates in 2025?

What’s fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens — not greed.

Burnout isn't limited to physicians. What can be done to make sure your staff doesn't burn out?

Rural hospitals have really struggled to stay open in recent years - a trend that looks to continue in 2025. Do physicians affiliated with rural hospitals need to worry about their future?

A discussion on the factors driving reimbursement down as costs in health care continue to rise.

The biggest risks medical practices will face in 2025 - and what you can do about them.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession and more. Free registration required to view.

The costs and burden of Maintenance of Certification drives physicians out of medicine

Health care continues to be a top target for hackers. Here are the risks for 2025.

Natural disasters are becoming more common and more severe. What are the dangers to your practice and how can you prepare?

To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.

Jury finds that more than 20,000 false claims were filed

New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.