by Michael | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog
One of my biggest bugaboos in physician contracts is the initial period where the physician has no legal right to terminate without cause. We call these “no-out” contracts. These are contracts that say that for some initial period, you do not have the legal... 
by Michael | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
If you spend enough time talking to hospital recruiters, physician executives, or compensation committees, you will eventually hear some version of this: “We are paying at the 50th percentile.” It sounds fair. It sounds objective. It sounds like the kind of answer... 
by Michael | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog
When physicians come out of training, most assume they should take a full-time job and work as much as possible right away. However, if you are considering a perpetual employment opportunity, meaning a job where you are not expecting future ownership, then a reduced... 
by Michael | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
There are many personal finance considerations to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy a home right after residency or fellowship. There are also several physician contract-specific issues that should absolutely factor into this decision. A lot of physicians... 
by Michael | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
One of the most common questions we get from prospective clients and during presentations is about risk profile: “If I negotiate my contract, how likely is it that the employer will pull the offer?” It is a fair question. There is no such thing as a zero-risk... 
by Michael | Jan 23, 2026 | Blog
There is obviously much more to physician employment agreement analysis than a simple checklist, and I have a 9-hour course to prove it. However, if you’re looking for a quick summary of some of the most important terms that are likely to apply broadly to almost all... 