The Review Podcast

It is becoming more common for physicians to feed their employment contracts through an AI system prior to seeking professional help or signing. Even Resolve offers an "Instant Review," which utilizes an attorney-trained AI model to spot problematic clauses and gauge the risks of signing a contract as is. However, having only AI review a contract comes with its own risks. AI systems will sometimes misinterpret important contract language, indicating the terms are better or worse than they actually are. AI review is often a great way to quickly understand the bulk of a contract, but physicians likely need detailed, hands-on review from a specialized attorney to fully grasp what they are signing. In this episode, attorneys Zach Beare and Kyle Claussen discuss the pros and cons of AI contract review and describe some of their personal experiences with different AI systems. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Physicians are particularly prone to burnout for a variety of reasons. Long hours, unpredictable call schedules, administrative burdens, and general lack of autonomy are among the contributing factors. But what if improving physician well-being and preventing burnout could all be accomplished by correcting one important document?—an employment contract. Mary Wolf, an executive coach and president of Veritee Partners, joins the show to explain how her physician clients struggle with burnout and what she recommends as a solution. Mary and Resolve CEO, Kyle Claussen, discuss how an employment contract might be edited to improve work-life balance and avoid burnout before it ever starts affecting a physician. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

A non-compete clause is a type of restrictive covenant which limits where an employee can go to work after they leave their job. Typically, a non-compete will specify employer locations, geographic areas around those locations, and a timeframe during which the employee is not allowed to work for a competitor in those areas. Unfortunately, non-compete clauses are common in healthcare, and they can be extremely detrimental to physicians when they need to leave their current employers. If a non-compete is too restrictive, it could force a physician to move to a different city, county, or state for a new job. Attorneys Lauren Kaufman and Kyle Claussen describe how non-competes are usually structured in physician employment contracts. They also explain how physicians should handle non-competes and what the current legislative trends are for these clauses. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

The FIRE movement is a lifestyle strategy focused on becoming financially independent as soon as possible in order to retire early. Physicians, depending on their spending and saving habits, can be well positioned to quickly reach FIRE. Dr. Leif Dahleen, a (retired) anesthesiologist, is the founder of Physician on FIRE, a website providing financial education in the form of blog articles and courses to physicians pursuing some level of FIRE. Dr. Dahleen visits the podcast discuss his career, the creation of Physician on FIRE, and how the right employment contract terms can help physicians become financially independent and even retire early. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Today, the majority of physicians are employed by corporate entities like hospitals or large health systems. However, there are still plenty of doctors joining private practices, perhaps with partnership tracks outlined in their employment contracts. Contracts for private practice can be structured differently than those for purely employed settings, and details surrounding partnership need to be absolutely clear before ever signing an agreement. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Skyler Mickelson describe what physicians should expect from these contracts and how terms might need to be negotiated. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

For a J-1 waiver application to be approved, a physician's employer and employment contract must meet certain requirements. For instance, the contract must offer full-time employment for at least three years and exclude any sort of non-compete clause. The employer must also be located in an area which is federally designated as "medically underserved." Immigration attorney, Angela Lopez, revisits the podcast to explain these requirements in more detail and discuss how they might vary depending on location, employer type, and other factors. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

The employment landscape is always changing and presenting new challenges for physicians. Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour, a family medicine physician and Director of the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies, joins Resolve CEO and attorney, Kyle Claussen, to discuss current family medicine physician employment trends. Dr. Jabbarpour references recent research concerning these trends and explains how physicians should make employment decisions based on the available data. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

For physicians on a J-1 visa, finding a first attending job and applying for a J-1 waiver is a lengthy process with many steps. It's crucial to start a job search as early as possible, so there will be enough time to find the right position, sign a contract, apply for a waiver, and have the application approved. Immigration attorney, Angela Lopez, returns to the podcast and discusses the timeline for physicians who are completing training and will need a J-1 waiver. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

In the event that one party is in breach of contract, liquidated damages define an amount of compensation that will be owed to the opposing party. Physician employers typically define liquidated damages for contract breaches where an exact damage amount could, in theory, be difficult to calculate—for example, if a physician leaves a job without giving the proper notice or violates a non-compete agreement. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Brady Glissendorf discuss how liquidated damages could affect physicians and whether such contract terms should be negotiated. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

A J-1 visa allows foreign medical graduates to participate in graduate medical training programs within the United States. However, once that training is complete, physicians on a J-1 visa must return to their home country for a minimum of two years before they can return to the U.S. and practice medicine as an attending. A J-1 visa waiver allows these physicians to circumvent the two-year foreign residence requirement. Angela Lopez, an immigration attorney, visits the podcast to further explain J-1 visas, waivers, and the different options physicians have for obtaining a waiver. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

A force majeure, or "act of god," clause relieves both parties from their contractual obligations when unforeseen or uncontrollable events occur. These clauses typically come into play when a disaster, such as a hurricane or fire, takes place, rendering either party unable to fulfill their obligations. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, force majeure clauses have become more common in physician employment contracts. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Skyler Mickelson explain why these clauses are appearing more often and how they could be potentially damaging to a physician's career. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Guaranteeing the proper equipment and support staff in an employment contract can be important for certain physicians. Surgical specialists may need access to specific tools or robotics, and other physicians might want to ensure a PA or scribe will be working alongside them. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Brady Glissendorf discuss when, why, and how equipment and support staff needs should be stipulated in a contract. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Outside of expiration, an employment contract can generally be terminated in one of two ways - "for cause" or "without cause." While termination without cause does not require a specific reason, termination for cause is usually the result of some misconduct by either a physician or an employer. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Skyler Mickelson detail some examples of termination for cause and explain how broad definitions of misconduct and subjective contract language can be detrimental to physicians. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Properly defined duties, responsibilities, and scheduling are often overlooked in physician employment contracts. These aspects of a job can appear straightforward, and are typically discussed during the interview process, but those conversations do not always translate well to an offer letter or contract. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Brady Glissendorf explain how vague contract language about scheduling and other logistics of a job can be problematic for physicians. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Negotiating an employment contract can be daunting, especially for new attending physicians. Medical school and training will seldom prepare physicians for the business side of medicine, which includes reviewing and negotiating contracts. While it is normal to feel apprehensive about negotiations, many fears surrounding the process are overexaggerated and it is extremely rare for things to go wrong. Attorneys Kyle Claussen and Bryce Krieger discuss the common concerns physicians have when negotiating a contract and describe how they can be mitigated. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

It is common to find some form of outside activities restrictions in physician employment contracts. These terms can restrict a physician's ability to work a side gig or grow a business outside of their day job, especially if it also relates to medicine. Attorneys Zach Beare and Kyle Claussen explain how outside activities restrictions are typically structured and how physicians might negotiate them with an employer. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

The majority of physician employment contracts will include some sort of call schedule. The amount of call hours, how the schedule is shared, and compensation for your time will vary based on specialty and location. Regardless, call has the potential to make or break a physician's work/life balance. Attorneys Bryce Krieger and Kyle Claussen explain how employment contracts typically outline call and describe the more ideal scenarios for physicians. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

All physicians need some form of malpractice insurance, especially since most will be sued at some point in their careers. However, there are a few different policy types that employers may offer and even more options for how the coverage is paid for. Attorneys Zach Beare and Kyle Claussen break down the two main policy types, explain when tail coverage is necessary, and describe the various payment scenarios. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

When considering employment contracts, compensation is often top of mind. The majority of physicians who review their contracts will at least compare their current or potential compensation to fair market value (FMV) and then negotiate their salaries and bonuses if necessary. Attorneys Lauren Kaufman and Kyle Claussen explain exactly what constitutes FMV and how physicians can utilize it when negotiating compensation numbers. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/ 

Employers often offer recruitment incentives to draw physicians into working at their practices or health systems. These incentives can include signing bonuses, stipends, relocation allowances, student loan repayment plans, and more. Attorneys Bryce Krieger and Kyle Claussen discuss how recruitment incentives are typically structured, what financial pitfalls physicians should beware of, and even describe some of the most unique incentives they have seen. ----more---- About The Review Podcast by Resolve The business of medicine is constantly changing. The Review Podcast by Resolve discusses current contract issues for physicians, compensation trends and tips for a successful career. Every physician's contract and career is different, and nothing in this episode  should be considered legal advice. If you have specific questions about your career, please consult with an attorney. Listen to more episodes at https://podcast.resolve.com/ Learn more about Resolve at https://www.resolve.com/