1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (Enduring) The Tennessee Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Tennessee Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Are you a physician thinking about accepting an employment relationship? Whether you are just starting your practice or making a career-changing move, discover in detail how to evaluate contractual arrangements so you can achieve and protect your best interest.
This guide analyzes the risks, benefits, and other considerations of an employment decision. It broadly encompasses traditional employment relationships and newly invented relationships with institutional employers.
Target Audience
This course is appropriate for physicians, residents, and students of medical professionals in all specialities.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this enduring material, readers should be able to:
1. Discuss the pros and cons of physician employment;
2. Review Stark, Anti-Kickback, Tax laws and other regulatory compliance considerations within a contract.
3. Develop a plan when and if employment is no longer a viable option.
DISCLOSURE: The presenters nor any member of the planning committee has anything to financially disclose. There was no commercial support received for this program.
Teaching Methods
The participant is required to watch the course in its entirety and complete an online test and course evaluation to obtain credit. The online video and online test is designed to be completed in 1 hour.