Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012
For Physicians
Avoid hospital employment contract land mines
Physicians can protect themselves against significant problems down the road if they are wary of potential land mines hidden within hospital employment contracts, according to a recent article in American Medical News.
Reminding physicians that they have the most negotiating power when a hospital is trying to recruit them, the article outlines the seven most common issues with hospital employment contracts.
Vague job descriptions, restrictive covenants and payment recoupment are among the most significant contracting dangers and could lead to unwanted responsibilities, lengthy weekend or nighttime hours, and even an obligation to leave town or quit practice if the physician should no longer work for the hospital.
Physicians can find assistance with safely navigating hospital employment contracts in the AMA's Annotated Model Physician-Hospital Employment Agreement, which is free to AMA members and available at a fee to nonmembers. Not an AMA member? Join today to access this and other resources.
Sign up soon for political education programs
Space is running out for two free AMA workshops that help AMA members and their spouses run for political office or campaign for a candidate who supports medicine.
Just 15 spots remain for the AMA Political Action Committee (AMPAC) Candidate Workshop, offered Feb. 17–19 in Arlington, Va. Physicians who are running for office can attend this workshop to receive training in campaign strategizing, media advertising, public speaking and fundraising.
The AMPAC Campaign School, offered April 18–22, also in Arlington, has only 10 more openings. This hands-on workshop trains those who plan to campaign for candidates who support medicine.
Apply today to register for either program. AMPAC covers all expenses for accepted applicants, except transportation to and from the Washington, D.C., area. If you're not an AMA member, join today.
Another way physicians can help advance AMA advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill is by participating in the AMA's Very Influential Physician (VIP) program. Designed to leverage physicians' existing personal relationships with elected officials, this program enables physicians to educate and engage members of Congress on the issues that are important to organized medicine. Sign up today.
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