Physician Employment

Two-thirds of physicians are requesting to be ­employed by hospitals and health systems, according to the HealthLeaders Media...Read More »

Medical staffs should include a provision in the bylaws stating that if there is a contractual arrangement between the hospital and any member of...Read More »

In 2001, only 3% of graduating residents were interested in hospital employment, according to a survey conducted by Merritt Hawkins &...Read More »

During what some physicians may consider the "good old days," taking ED call was a way for physicians to generate revenue and...Read More »

Understanding which medical staff members are eligible to serve as medical staff leaders can be challenging, particularly in...Read More »

The physician shortage in the US and the rising cost of operating a practice is prompting more hospitals to retain physicians through employment...Read More »

In the past, physicians could apply to any hospital, and the chances of becoming a medical staff member and obtaining clinical...Read More »

As more physicians seek employment and contracting opportunities, hospitals are forced to navigate what can feel like uncharted...Read More »

If organizations merely address legalities in their contracts with physicians and fail to define expectations, they almost guarantee that the...Read More »

As we mentioned in last month's column, an increasing number of hospitals are choosing to employ physicians. Unfortunately, many...Read More »