The Review Podcast

A force majeure, or "act of god," clause relieves both parties from their contractual obligations when unforeseen or uncontrollable events occur. These clauses typically come into play when a disaster, such as a hurricane or fire, takes place, rendering either party unable to fulfill their obligations. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, force majeure clauses have become more common in physician employment contracts. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Skyler Mickelson explain why these clauses are appearing more often and how they could be potentially damaging to a physician's career.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Guaranteeing the proper equipment and support staff in an employment contract can be important for certain physicians. Surgical specialists may need access to specific tools or robotics, and other physicians might want to ensure a PA or scribe will be working alongside them. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Brady Glissendorf discuss when, why, and how equipment and support staff needs should be stipulated in a contract.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Outside of expiration, an employment contract can generally be terminated in one of two ways - "for cause" or "without cause." While termination without cause does not require a specific reason, termination for cause is usually the result of some misconduct by either a physician or an employer. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Skyler Mickelson detail some examples of termination for cause and explain how broad definitions of misconduct and subjective contract language can be detrimental to physicians.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Properly defined duties, responsibilities, and scheduling are often overlooked in physician employment contracts. These aspects of a job can appear straightforward, and are typically discussed during the interview process, but those conversations do not always translate well to an offer letter or contract. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Brady Glissendorf explain how vague contract language about scheduling and other logistics of a job can be problematic for physicians.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Negotiating an employment contract can be daunting, especially for new attending physicians. Medical school and training will seldom prepare physicians for the business side of medicine, which includes reviewing and negotiating contracts. While it is normal to feel apprehensive about negotiations, many fears surrounding the process are overexaggerated and it is extremely rare for things to go wrong. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Bryce Krieger discuss the common concerns physicians have when negotiating a contract and describe how they can be mitigated.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

It is common to find some form of outside activities restrictions in physician employment contracts. These terms can restrict a physician's ability to work a side gig or grow a business outside of their day job, especially if it also relates to medicine. Attorneys Zach Beare and Kyle Claussen explain how outside activities restrictions are typically structured and how physicians might negotiate them with an employer.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

The majority of physician employment contracts will include some sort of call schedule. The amount of call hours, how the schedule is shared, and compensation for your time will vary based on specialty and location. Regardless, call has the potential to make or break a physician's work/life balance. Attorneys Bryce Krieger and Kyle Claussen explain how employment contracts typically outline call and describe the more ideal scenarios for physicians.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

All physicians need some form of malpractice insurance, especially since most will be sued at some point in their careers. However, there are a few different policy types that employers may offer and even more options for how the coverage is paid for. Attorneys Zach Beare and Kyle Claussen break down the two main policy types, explain when tail coverage is necessary, and describe the various payment scenarios.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

When considering employment contracts, compensation is often top of mind. The majority of physicians who review their contracts will at least compare their current or potential compensation to fair market value (FMV) and then negotiate their salaries and bonuses if necessary. Attorneys Lauren Kaufman and Kyle Claussen explain exactly what constitutes FMV and how physicians can utilize it when negotiating compensation numbers.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Employers often offer recruitment incentives to draw physicians into working at their practices or health systems. These incentives can include signing bonuses, stipends, relocation allowances, student loan repayment plans, and more. Attorneys Bryce Krieger and Kyle Claussen discuss how recruitment incentives are typically structured, what financial pitfalls physicians should beware of, and even describe some of the most unique incentives they have seen.

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About The Review Podcast by Resolve

The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney.

Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/

Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/