Expert Interviews

Physician recruitment agreements may seem straightforward, but they can be rife with risks for physicians signing one, including limits on where they can practice. Every agreement should be carefully reviewed before accepting the terms.

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

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

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

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

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

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.

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

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses the Trump administration's likely approach to health care.

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, talks about how the Trump administration is more experienced this time around.

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

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, advises primary care physicians on how to best navigate potential health care shifts under the Trump administration.

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

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, talks about significant long-term implications of the Trump administration's approach to health care policy.

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

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains how the Trump administration could work together, or clash, with Congress on health care legislation during their next term.

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

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains how the Trump administration might approach drug pricing policy.

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

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how reforms to insurance regulations could impact patients and primary care.

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains what changes could be made to Medicare and Medicaid under the Trump administration.

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how she expects the Trump administration to approach the Affordable Care Act.

Sheila P. Burke, chair of Government Relations and Public Policy Group at Baker Donelson Law Firm, provides a forecast of the Trump administration's top health care priorities.

Physicians Foundation examined how doctors feel about business environment in health care.