Win-win is definitely achievable, but only when both parties enter into negotiations in good faith and both with a clear and dfensible idea about what their deal-breaker issues are.
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A person under age 18 is considered a minor and generally may not consent to their own medical treatment without authorization from a parent, guardian or custodian. There are exceptions to this rule. In an emergency, the physician should try to obtain consent from a minor’s parent or surrogate, whenever possible; if that consent is obtained from a surrogate, then it should be documented.
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When negotiating employment terms with a small group practice, it may be up to you to insist that your agreement be put into writing. By all means don’t just let it slide.
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Physicians also must factor in debt, family obligations, and investment and retirement goals when considering the financial potential of a practice.
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Some helpful resources for locating, researching and hiring a mediator are:
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HMOs still generate more income than PPOs do. The median percentage of gross income from capitation increased for FPs, internists, and ob/gyns, dropped for GPs, and remained the same for pediatricians.
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The best place to start any behavioral change effort is with a baseline assessment of where one’s strengths and most serious developmental needs lie.
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Groups that divide at least some proportion of their income equally struggle with what to do with: low producers, disabled physicians, those who wish to lower their productivity for life-style purposes, and retiring physicians.
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The term credentialing, when used in conjunction with a physician’s practice, is the process of substantiating a physician’s credentials with required documents such as a state license, diploma, continuing education credits, third-party payer registration, professional liability insurance coverage, tax identification number, and business permit.
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Though compensation averages are commonly available, physician income does vary by region. Perversely, income packages often are smallest in expensive areas.
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