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Using recruitment agreements effectively.

Jason A Copling¹

¹Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC, 3800 Lincoln Plaza, 500 N. Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201, USA. jcopling@munsch.com

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM

|November 25, 2011

Summary

Physician recruitment agreements help medical groups expand affordably. Carefully review noncompetition, anti-moonlighting, and excess receipts clauses to avoid negative impacts.

Area of Science:

Healthcare Administration
Medical Practice Management
Health Law

Background:

Physician recruitment agreements are crucial for medical practice growth.
These agreements offer financial incentives and can be exempt from anti-kickback regulations.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the benefits and potential drawbacks of physician recruitment agreements.
To provide guidance on key clauses within these contracts for medical practice groups.

Main Methods:

Review of legal and financial structures of typical physician recruitment agreements.
Analysis of regulatory exemptions, specifically anti-kickback statutes.
Examination of common contractual provisions and their implications.

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Main Results:

Agreements allow hospitals to guarantee physician collections and cover incremental hiring costs.
Physicians commit to remaining in the hospital's service area post-guarantee.
Noncompetition, anti-moonlighting, and excess receipts clauses require careful consideration due to potential adverse effects.

Conclusions:

Physician recruitment agreements offer a strategic tool for practice expansion and cost management.
Careful negotiation and understanding of contract terms, particularly restrictive clauses, are essential for practice groups.