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What should—and shouldn’t—be in a hospital employment contract

It may be daunting, but having a basic knowledge of hospital employment contract language can be hugely beneficial. Learn more with the AMA.

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3 top reasons why doctors are selling their practices to hospitals

Analysis details decade-long move toward physician employment. Learn more with the AMA about why some physician practices get put up for sale.

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Understanding physician employment contracts

Find out what you need to know before signing a physician employment contract. Read up on how to understand your compensation package and more.

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What employed physicians should know about collective bargaining

With nearly half of physicians now employed, some doctors are exploring unionization as a way to address working conditions. Learn more with the AMA.

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Learn how to negotiate an employment contract

Residents and fellows, attend the AMA & HCA Healthcare webinar to learn the ins and outs of negotiating contracts with prospective employers.

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Follow principles in 6 key areas to protect employed physicians

Most physicians are now employed. The AMA outlines essentials on contracts, payment agreements, conflicts of interest, patient advocacy and more.

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Highlights from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 9–13.

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AMA backs effort to ban many physician noncompete provisions

Unfair noncompete provisions affect nearly half of physicians. Delegates call for legislative action to stop them.

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AMA to urge end of noncompete covenants in many physician contracts

The AMA House of Delegates voted today to oppose noncompete contracts for physicians in clinical practice.

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