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Physician recruitment agreements may seem straightforward, but they can be rife with risks for physicians signing one, including limits on where they can practice. Every agreement should be carefully reviewed before accepting the terms.

Physicians have many reasons for not having a contract reviewed, but not doing so puts them at extreme risk

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Real-world examples that illustrate how recruitment agreements can end badly for physicians

Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former CDC director, co-authored a special report on the physician shortage in the U.S., published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

As health care moves home, primary care physicians are stepping in to ensure care stays personal and effective.

How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the physician recruiting agreement?

Understanding the legal implications for the physician if the recruitment agreement is breached

$3.9 million grant intended to boost primary care and help rural areas in the state

The role of non-compete clauses in physician recruitment agreements. What are the best practices for these agreements?

How do signing bonuses, relocation expenses, or loan repayment incentives factor into recruitment agreements, and what legal considerations come with these perks?

How compensation structures vary in physician recruitment contracts and the factors that contribute to these variations.

What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?

Steady monthly growth was even with 2023, according to latest figures from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?

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