The Journal of medical practice management : MPM
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The final article in a three-part series, this article covers what should and should not be included in an employment agreement. For new recruits and hiring physicians alike, it provides a step-by-step guide to the key issues involved in contract negotiations. Four main topics are addressed: compensation, working conditions, termination provisions, and buy-in provisions. ⋯ Contractual working condition issues include the term of the contract, vacation policy, call coverage, governance, CME policy, permissible outside activities, office hours, degree of physician autonomy, physical and human resources, and sick leave. Contractual termination provision issues include rights to termination, covenants not to compete, medical record ownership, and assignment. Contractual buy-in provision issues include probationary periods, the assets being purchased, valuation formula and financing.
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Staff creativity can help your practice run more smoothly and give it a competitive edge. In most cases, however, your staff's creativity needs to be fostered. You may do this in three very specific ways. ⋯ Second, you must establish a climate that is conducive to creative thinking. And, third, you must reinforce staff creativity so it will continue to grow and flourish. This article offers 31 specific methods for achieving these goals, thereby improving your staff's creativity and achievement, as well as your practice's productivity and excellence.