I was wondering if anyone had a lawyer with experience not just with physician contracts but have knowledge about pain specifically
Contract review specific for pain
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if you have a question, you can try to contact Jennifer Bolen. its been a while, but I joined her forum in the past, and had personally communicated with her through her website.
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I do not understand the need for a specialty specific contract attorney.
I have used Michelle Lally out of Pittsburgh since 2004. 4x.
I have used Michelle Lally out of Pittsburgh since 2004. 4x.
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Not sure Lawyers are best to answer this, probably more helpful info from this board from people who are in the same position that you are currently looking in to
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better yet....
hire an employment lawyer. might have to call a different hospital system to get recommendations. you can google it, based on your state.
get the contract, request time to review (which they should agree to, and if they don't, walk away, immediately), and send it to your lawyer that you hired to review in depth. they will point out problems with the contract. almost always it has to do with 1. reimbursement 2. contract disputes and termination 3. no-compete clause.
hire an employment lawyer. might have to call a different hospital system to get recommendations. you can google it, based on your state.
get the contract, request time to review (which they should agree to, and if they don't, walk away, immediately), and send it to your lawyer that you hired to review in depth. they will point out problems with the contract. almost always it has to do with 1. reimbursement 2. contract disputes and termination 3. no-compete clause.
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Step back and ask yourself this, "If I'm depending upon a legal document to resolve future potential relationship issues, then have I picked the right people to be in a relationship with?"
Sure, you need a contract that doesn't sign away your rights, but other than that what do you imagine a contract will do for you?
Sure, you need a contract that doesn't sign away your rights, but other than that what do you imagine a contract will do for you?
I imagine the contract is going to spell out partnership opportunities and reimbursement so I can provide for my family.
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What if the chemistry isn’t good for partnership?
I guess I’m confused, don’t make sure the contract is correct and rely on a handshake agreement? I like the people but a contract is in place to protect both sides. I guess we will have to agree to disagree
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My point is that I counsel people not to tunnel in on the contract to the point of neglecting the more basic relationship business aspects (Joe do we split overhead, who has authority over what, etc). I’ve seen people spend thousands of dollars on “billable hours” obsessing about contractual minutiae instead of having people over for dinner and grabbing beers and really learning/understanding how the sausage is made and how the business is run. A good contract can never fix a bad business or bad relationship.
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trust is very important, as is having the same perspective on the goals of the program. even so, protect yourself, and anyone who is reasonably and realistically establishing a relationship will understand the need to do so.
also, you should know that the perspective of some people on this board is to not trust any potential business partner, and the only way to practice is as a solo private practitioner.
