Physician agreements are complex with tremendous detail around how the relationship will be governed, what duties are included and how compensation will work. While most organizations are quite proficient in the setup of these agreements, few are very good at managing the complexities of the agreement after they are executed.
Topics: physician agreements, hospital management, physician duties
Hospitals need physician partnerships in nonclinical settings and activities. Many hospitals often choose physician arrangements known as “medical directorships." These arrangements designate a physician leader to be responsible for a number of activities related to the delivery of medical care and clinical services. The "activities" typically include things like cost management, utilization review, quality assurance, and medical protocol development. Medical directorships are a popular partnership vehicle to assist the hospital in necessary clinical administrative leadership. They also align their physicians as partners for smart and intuitive direction. Read on to learn what should (and shouldn't) exist in an optimal medical directorship contract.
Topics: physician duties, medical directorships, physician contracts, physician compliance
